27 chapters · 514 sections in this title.
SDCL § 26-8A-7 Child abuse or neglect reports by school personnel--Failure as misdemeanor--Written policy required
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Any person who has contact with a child through the performance of services in any public or private school, whether accredited or unaccredited, as a teacher, school nurse, school counselor, school official or administrator, or any person providing services pursuant to § 13-27-3 …
SDCL § 26-8A-8 Oral report of abuse or neglect--To whom made--Response report
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The reports required by §§ 26-8A-3 , 26-8A-6 , and 26-8A-7 and by other sections of this chapter shall be made orally and immediately by telephone or otherwise to the state's attorney of the county in which the child resides or is present, to the Department of Social Services or …
SDCL § 26-8A-9 Investigation of oral report--Other action permitted--Appointment of attorney--Compensation
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Upon receipt of a report pursuant to § 26-8A-8 , the Department of Social Services or law enforcement officers shall investigate. Investigating personnel may personally interview a child out of the presence of the child's parents, guardian, or custodian without advance notice or …