S.D. Admin. R. 67:18:01:04

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

Section 67:18:01:04 - General authority of DCS

The general authority of DCS is as follows:

(1) If an assignment is effective for a child born out of wedlock, DCS shall establish the paternity of the child;

(2) If an assignment is effective for a child, whether born in or out of wedlock, DCS shall secure support for the child from any person who is legally liable for support;

(3) Upon application by an individual who is not otherwise eligible for aid, DCS shall provide child support collection, paternity determination services, SPLS, or FPLS;

(4) DCS shall maintain a state plan in conformity with the provisions of the Act;

(5) DCS shall accept and administer funds of another public agency or political subdivision which are transferred under agreement to carry out the provisions of this article; and

(6) If an assignment is effective for the parent caretaker of a child, DCS shall enforce spousal support for the caretaker if an obligation has been previously established.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:18:01:04

2 SDR 31, effective 10/30/1975; 4 SDR 84, effective 6/11/1978; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective 7/1/1981; 8 SDR 177, effective 7/8/1982; 9 SDR 43, effective 10/10/1982; 24 SDR 72, effective 11/30/1997; 41 SDR 108, effective 1/6/2015.

General Authority: SDCL 28-7A-3(9).

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-1-65, 28-1-66, 28-7A-3(9).