{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-25-5a-27","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 25-5A-27","heading":"Surrender of newborn to authorized entity--Requirements.","body":"An emergency services provider or licensed child placement agency must accept physical custody of a newborn if:\n(1) The newborn is voluntarily surrendered by the newborn's parent:\n(a) To an agent of the provider or agency; or\n(b) In a newborn safety device, as provided in § 25-5A-27.1; and\n(2) The parent does not express an intent to return for the newborn.\nAny provider or agency that accepts physical custody of a newborn pursuant to this section shall perform any act necessary to protect the physical health and safety of the newborn.","path":["TITLE 25. DOMESTIC RELATIONS","CHAPTER 25-5A. VOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RELATIONS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/25-5A-27","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"c330917737870d20ad75f977de2e1a7881a70fedf35dec6c1d6ec814611d485c","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-25-5a-26","next":"us-sd/sdcl-25-5a-27.1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}