Consent of possible caretaker required for central registry screenings

SDCL § 26-8A-13.2 — under PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM ABUSE OR NEGLECT.

SDCL § 26-8A-13.2

For central registry screenings allowed under the provisions of § 26-8A-13.1 , the Department of Social Services may not complete the requested screening until the court, court services, the Department of Corrections, or the state's attorney provides to the department a consent signed by the person being considered as a possible caretaker for the child. Source: SL 2007, ch 166 , § 2.