ARSD 67:10:01:29. Evidence of good cause

To meet the requirements of § 67:10:01:27, the department shall accept any of the following as evidence of good cause: (1) Birth certificates or medical, law enforcement, or child protection agency records which indicate that the child was conceived as a result of incest or forcible rape; (2) Court documents or other records which indicate that legal proceedings for adoption are pending in court; (3) Court, medical, criminal, child protection agency, social services, psychological, or law enforcement records which indicate that the alleged or absent parent might inflict physical or emotional harm on the child or caretaker relative; (4) Medical records which indicate the emotional health history and present health status of the caretaker relative or the child for whom support is sought; or written statements from a mental health professional indicating a diagnosis or prognosis concerning the emotional health of the caretaker relative or the child; (5) A written statement from a public or private agency confirming that the caretaker relative is being assisted in resolving the issue of whether to keep the child or give it up for adoption; or (6) Sworn statements from individuals, other than the applicant or recipient, with knowledge of the circumstances which provide the basis for the good cause claim.