South Dakota Custody Related Laws
SDCL 24-4-45 Best Interests of Child (this is where custody statutes basically start)
SDCL 22-19-9. Taking, enticing away, or keeping of unmarried minor child by parent.
SDCL 25-5-7.1. Order for joint legal custody -- Factors for court's consideration
SDCL 25-5-7.2. Residential parent to make routine decisions concerning child
SDCL 25-5-7.3. Denial of access to certain records and information pertaining to minor child prohibited
SDCL 25-5-8 Father's rights not superior to mother while separated
25-5-9. Habeas corpus to award child custody when parents separated without divorce
(Known as Timmy Law) - 2002
Added 2002
SDCL 25-4A-13 Objections to custody or visitation order - hearing
SDCL 25-4A-14 Standard guidelines subject to certain court orders