Nothing in this chapter may be construed to permit disclosure of information contained in the “Information for Medical and Health Use Only” section of the birth certificate or the “Information for Statistical Purposes Only” section of the certificate of marriage or certificate of divorce unless specifically authorized by the department for statistical or research purposes. Such data is not subject to subpoena or court order and is not admissible before any court, tribunal, or judicial body.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-25-52.5

  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.

Source: SL 2005, ch 190, § 5.