Pursuant to § 26-7A-112, initials shall appear on appeal record documents in the place of the child and the child’s parents, guardian, or custodian who are parties to the action when an intermediate appeal or appeal is taken from a judgment, decree, or order under the provisions of chapters 26-7A, 26-8A, 26-8B, and 26-8C.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-26A-63.1

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

Source: SL 1993, ch 393 (Supreme Court Rule 93-10).