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South Dakota Laws > Title 25 > Chapter 6 - Adoption Of Children

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§ 25-6-1	Adoption of illegitimate child by acknowledgment and conduct of father--Legitimation from birth
§ 25-6-1.1	Father of illegitimate child not entitled to notice unless acknowledged
§ 25-6-2	Adoption of minor child permitted--Minimum difference in ages--Best interests of child
§ 25-6-3	Consent of spouse required for adoption
§ 25-6-4	Consent of child's parents required for adoption--Court waiver of consent
§ 25-6-4.1	Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony
§ 25-6-4.2	Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony
§ 25-6-5	Consent of child over twelve required
§ 25-6-6	Jurisdiction of circuit court--Appeal
§ 25-6-7	Venue of adoption proceedings
§ 25-6-8	Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children--Separate orders required
§ 25-6-9	Period of residence in home required before petition granted
§ 25-6-9.1	Home study report required--Criminal record check and central registry screening to be included--Violation as misdemeanor
§ 25-6-9.2	Effective date
§ 25-6-10	Time of hearing on petition fixed--Investigation ordered by court
§ 25-6-11	Notice to Department of Social Services--Recommendation of department--Appearance
§ 25-6-12	Appearance at hearing and execution of consent and agreement by parties--Appearance by attorney, guardian, or agent--Appearance by department
§ 25-6-13	Examination of witnesses and investigations by court--Order of adoption--Contents
§ 25-6-15	Restrictions on access to court records in adoption proceedings--Court order required for disclosure of information--Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency--Disclosure not contested nor supported
§ 25-6-15.1	Confidentiality of records
§ 25-6-15.2	Nonidentifying information--Release to adoptive parent or adoptee
§ 25-6-15.3	Registry of consents to release of identifying information
§ 25-6-16	Change of name by adopted child--Relationship with adoptive parent
§ 25-6-17	Rights and duties of natural parents terminated on adoption--Exceptions
§ 25-6-18	Petition for adoption of adult--Consent required--Residence with adoptive parent during minority required
§ 25-6-19	Order for adoption of adult
§ 25-6-20	Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults--Effect of adoption--New birth certificate optional
§ 25-6-21	Care of past irregularities in proceedings
§ 25-6-22	Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legal guardian--Written request--Proof
§ 25-6-23	Medical and social history form filed in adoption of abused or neglected child--Availability to adoptive parents and adoptee--Failure to comply
§ 25-6-24	Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act
§ 25-6-25	Effect of adoption orders of another jurisdiction or nation

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