South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:14 - Child protection services
Chapter 67:14:11 - Investigations of adoption petitions
Section 67:14:11:01 - Content of investigation
Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 67:14:11:01
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
Upon the department's receipt of a copy of the adoption petition, the department shall conduct an investigation as to the desirability for the adoption. The investigation shall include personal interviews with the petitioners seeking adoption of the child ; and interviewing the child who is over the age of six; inspection of information from case records of the department, exclusive of privileged communication contained therein; inspection of information obtained from medical, financial, or other references; and inspection of information provided by other social agencies.
General Authority: SDCL 26-4-9.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 26-4-9.1.
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