South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-25-14 — Child of unknown parents--Physician to name child and file birth certificate.

South Dakota § 34-25-14
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Ch. 34-24CVITAL RECORDS AND BURIAL PERMITS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34-25-14 (2026).

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In the case of a neglected or abandoned child, whose parents are unknown, such child shall be examined immediately by a licensed physician who shall assign a given name to the child, and, within seven days, file directly with the State Department of Health a certificate, in form and manner prescribed by the department.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 27.0207 as added by SL 1945, ch 104; SL 1947, ch 121, § 1; SL 1972, ch 194, § 15.

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