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SDCL § 26-7A-18 — Temporary custody hearing--Best interests of child--Conducted telephonically

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 7A: Juvenile Court, South Dakota Codified Laws.

Full text of SDCL § 26-7A-18

Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.

SDCL § 26-7A-18Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
At the temporary custody hearing the court shall consider the evidence of the need for continued temporary custody of the child in keeping with the best interests of the child. The temporary custody hearing may be conducted telephonically when necessary as determined by the court.

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