01828928_d_Abuse_and_Neglect__Main_Page_Central_Child_Abuse_Registries_Reports_Included
[State] SD [Central Registry Required] Yes [Level of Evidence] Preponderance [Expungement Rules] Unsubstantiated must be expunged after 3 years if no subsequent reports. Substantiated may be removed after 7 years if individual requests a hearing and can prove by preponderance of the evidence that information should be removed. (Court adjudicated perpetrator may not request information removal.) Individual may request that inaccurate information be removed. Appeal to department through informal review process. Appeal process occurs before name placed on Central Registry. Perpetrator is notified 30 days before name goes into registry, during which time they can begin appeal process. Subject may request amendment or expungement in writing within 30 days of notice of substantiated. If denied or department does not act within 30 days may request an administrative hearing. Decision made by department but is subject to judicial review. Perpetrator notified of disposition decision. [Reports Included] 
Substantiated reports
Interim Report, Feasibility Study of a National Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect: Main Page
Reports Included