ARSD 67:12:01:66.04. Evidence of good cause

To meet the requirements of § 67:12:01:66.02, the department shall accept any of the following as evidence of good cause: (1) Birth certificates or medical or law enforcement records that indicate the child was conceived as a result of incest or forcible rape; (2) Court documents or other records that indicate legal proceedings for adoption are pending in court; (3) Court, medical, criminal, child protective services, social services, psychological, or law enforcement records that indicate the alleged or absent parent might inflict physical or emotional harm on the child or caretaker relative; (4) Medical records that indicate the emotional health history and present health status of the caretaker relative or the child for whom support should be 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 would be negatively affected by compliance with § 67:12:01:66; (5) A written statement from a public or private agency confirming that the caretaker relative is being assisted in deciding whether a child should be kept or relinquished for adoption; or (6) Sworn statements from individuals, other than the applicant or recipient, with knowledge of the circumstances that provide a basis for the good cause claim.