South Dakota § 25-5A-27 Surrender of newborn to authorized entity--Requirements.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 25-5A-27 — Surrender of newborn to authorized entity--Requirements.

South Dakota·Title 25 DOMESTIC RELATIONS·Ch. 25-4B VOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RELATIONS

An emergency services provider or licensed child placement agency must accept physical custody of a newborn if:

(1)The newborn is voluntarily surrendered by the newborn's parent:

(a)To an agent of the provider or agency; or (b) In a newborn safety device, as provided in § 25-5A-27.1 ; and (2) The parent does not express an intent to return for the newborn. Any provider or agency that accepts physical custody of a newborn pursuant to this section shall perform any act necessary to protect the physical health and safety of the newborn.

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An emergency services provider or licensed child placement agency must accept physical custody of a newborn if: (1) The newborn is voluntarily surrendered by the newborn's parent: (a) To an agent of the provider or agency; or (b) In a newborn safety device, as provided in § 25-5A-27.1 ; and (2) The parent does not express an intent to return for the newborn. Any provider or agency that accepts physical custody of a newborn pursuant to this section shall perform any act necessary to protect the physical health and safety of the newborn.

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