State of South Dakota
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EIGHTY-THIRD
SESSION LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2008 |
572P0653 | HOUSE BILL NO. 1201 |
Introduced by:
Representatives Cutler, Buckingham, Gillespie, Gilson, Lucas, and Peters and
Senators Gray, Dempster, Hunhoff, Katus, and Maher
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FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to
revise certain provisions regarding the placement or
return of abused or neglected children.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 1-11-22 be amended to read as follows:
1-11-22.
The
During any state of a proceeding under chapter 26-8A, the
court may condition
the placement
or return
of
a
an apparent, alleged, or adjudicated abused or neglected
child
pursuant to § 26-8A-22 or 26-8A-26
on participation in the 24/7 sobriety program and payment
of associated costs and expenses.
Section 2. That chapter 26-8A be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 1-11-22 be amended to read as follows:
1-11-22.
Section 2. That chapter 26-8A be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
If the court finds the apparent, alleged, or adjudicated abuse or neglect of a child was related
to the use of alcohol, marijuana, or any controlled drug or substance, the placement or return of
the child may be subject to the condition that a parent, guardian, custodian, or any other adult
residing in the home submits to tests for alcohol, marijuana, or any controlled drug or substance
prior to or during the placement or return of the child. If a parent, guardian, custodian, or any
other adult residing in the home tests positive for alcohol, marijuana, or any controlled drug or substance, or fails to submit to the test as required, the Department of Social Services may immediately remove the child from the physical custody of the parent, guardian, or custodian, without prior court order, subject to a review hearing, which may be telephonic, within forty- eight hours excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and court holidays. As used in this section, any controlled drug or substance means a controlled drug or substance which was not lawfully prescribed by a practitioner as authorized by chapters 22-42 and 34-20B.