South Dakota § 25-5A-22 Counseling before termination of parental rights.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 25-5A-22 — Counseling before termination of parental rights.

South Dakota § 25-5A-22

Title 25DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Ch. 25-4BVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RELATIONS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 25-5A-22 (2026).

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Any birthparent who plans to petition the court for the voluntary termination of parental rights shall obtain counseling regarding the termination from a licensed child - placement agency as defined in § 26-6-14 , the Department of Social Services, or either a certified social worker eligible to engage in private independent practice as defined in § 36-26-17 , a licensed counselor, or a licensed psychologist, each of whom must have at least two years of experience in adoption practice.

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Any birthparent who plans to petition the court for the voluntary termination of parental rights shall obtain counseling regarding the termination from a licensed child - placement agency as defined in § 26-6-14 , the Department of Social Services, or either a certified social worker eligible to engage in private independent practice as defined in § 36-26-17 , a licensed counselor, or a licensed psychologist, each of whom must have at least two years of experience in adoption practice.