S.D. Admin. R. 67:14:32:10

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 67:14:32:10 - Approval or denial of adoption application for children in department custody - Notice

Within 120 days after application, the department shall notify the applicant in writing of the approval or denial. If the application is denied, the department shall inform the applicant of the reasons for the denial. If the applicant disagrees with the department's determination, the applicant may appeal the department's determination by requesting a fair hearing under the provisions of chapter 67:17:02. An adoption application approval does not guarantee adoptive placement of a child with the applicant.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:14:32:10

2 SDR 62, effective 4/5/1976; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective 7/1/1981; 17 SDR 157, effective 4/23/1991; 37 SDR 222, effective 6/7/2011; 44 SDR 94, effective 12/4/2017

General Authority: SDCL 26-4-9.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-4-9.1.