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South Dakota Laws > Title 34 > Chapter 23A > § 34-23A-18 - Abortion as evidence in proceedings to terminate parental rights or to adjudicate dependency of child

Whenever a person is born alive in the course of an abortion procedure, the facts and circumstances involving the birth and the abortion procedure shall be considered relevant and material evidence in any proceeding under chapters 26-7A, 26-8A, 26-8B, and 26-8C for termination of parental rights or adjudication of dependency or neglect; and the Department of Social Services may commence such proceeding as it deems applicable under that chapter.

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Questions & Answers: Abortion

So, let me get this straight. If I conceal the birth of a child and the child is still alive it's completely legal? Why does this statute point specifically to a "dead body"?...

Arsh, You are correct that the statute only relates to concealing a dead child. All births must be registered with the state of North Carolina under North Carolina General Statut...

Where can I find *all* state abortion laws passed?...

South Dakota Laws: Abortion

South Dakota Laws > Title 22 > Chapter 17 - Unauthorized Abortion

South Dakota Laws > Title 34 > Chapter 23A - Performance Of Abortions

U.S. Code Provisions: Abortion

U.S. Code Title 18 > Part I > Chapter 90A - Protection Of Unborn Children

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