S.D. Admin. R. 67:14:31:23

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 67:14:31:23 - Persons eligible for alternative care services

In addition to the eligibility criteria established in § 67:14:30:02, one of the following conditions must exist before services under this chapter may be provided:

(1) The department or licensed child placement agency has been assigned care, control, and custody of the child by a court of competent jurisdiction including tribal courts. Tribal courts may retain legal custody but the tribal court order shall contain authority for the department or licensed child placement agency to place and care for the child; or

(2) The department has been assigned temporary care, control, and custody by the parent or guardian of the child for a period not to exceed 30 days with provision to renew the agreement for an additional 30 days. If a change in legal status of the child is contemplated, the decision regarding the change shall be made within the 60-day period.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:14:31:23

2 SDR 49, effective 1/7/1976; transferred from

General Authority: SDCL 26-4-7, 28-8-28.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-4-7, 28-8-28.