SDCL § 26-8A-13.3: Allegations relating to military parent or guardian--Notice to defense department family advocacy program.

Upon receipt of a report pursuant to § 26-8A-10, the Department of Social Services shall make an effort to determine the military status of the parent or guardian whose child is subject to the report of child abuse or neglect. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 26-8A-13 or any other provision of law, if the department determines that the parent or guardian is in the military, the department shall notify a United States Department of Defense family advocacy program of the allegations that relate to the military parent or guardian.