§ 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–Requirement–Cost
§ 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 Execution of consent and agreement by parties–Appearances at hearing
§ 25-6-13 Examination of witnesses and investigations by court–Order of adoption–Contents
§ 25-6-15 Access to court adoption records restricted–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–Residence requirement
§ 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 Cure of past irregularities in proceedings–Limitation of actions
§ 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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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 25 > Chapter 6 - Adoption of Children

  • 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.
  • Children: includes children by birth and by adoption. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2