SDCL tit. 26, ch. 7A, APPENDIX OF FORMS, form 2
(SDCL 26-7A-10 )
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA IN CIRCUIT COURT
SS.
COUNTY OF __________ ________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN THE INTEREST OF (Case No. JUV. ________) _____________________________________ MINOR CHILD(REN) STATEMENT OF
STATE'S ATTORNEY RE
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
Undersigned _______ State's Attorney has been informed that the above-named child(ren) appear(s) to be within the purview of SDCL 26-7A and SDCL 26-8__. A preliminary investigation has been made to determine whether further action should be taken and this State's Attorney has determined as follows:
__(1) No further action is required.
__(2) The information relates to an apparent abused or neglected child and additional information is required. The matter is referred to the South Dakota Department of Social Services for further investigation and recommendations to this State's Attorney.
__(3) The information relates to [an apparent child(ren) in need of supervision] [an apparent delinquent child(ren)] and the matter is referred as follows:
__[a] To a court services officer for informal adjustment under the supervision of the Court that is practicable without a petition being filed; or
__[b] To a Court-approved juvenile diversion program for informal action outside the Court system without a petition being filed.
__(4) File a petition to commence appropriate proceedings.
Dated the ___ day of _____, 20__.
_____________________________________
_______________________ State's Attorney
__________________ County, South Dakota
SDCL tit. 26, ch. 7A, APPENDIX OF FORMS, form 2