South Dakota § 26-8A-12.4 Central registry check of prospective foster or adoptive parents at request of governmental social service agency for another state.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 26-8A-12.4 — Central registry check of prospective foster or adoptive parents at request of governmental social service agency for another state.

South Dakota § 26-8A-12.4

Title 26MINORS

Ch. 26-8PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM ABUSE OR NEGLECT

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S.D. Codified Laws § 26-8A-12.4 (2026).

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Upon receipt of a written request from a governmental social service agency with child protection responsibilities for another state and a consent signed by the applicant, the Department of Social Services shall conduct a check of the central registry for child abuse and neglect regarding a prospective foster or adoptive parent in the requesting state or any adult living in the parent's home and shall provide the results to the requesting agency.

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Upon receipt of a written request from a governmental social service agency with child protection responsibilities for another state and a consent signed by the applicant, the Department of Social Services shall conduct a check of the central registry for child abuse and neglect regarding a prospective foster or adoptive parent in the requesting state or any adult living in the parent's home and shall provide the results to the requesting agency.