28-1-29. Public assistance records confidential--Exceptions.
Any application or record concerning any applicant for, or recipient of, public assistance provided under the laws of this state through the Department of Social Services is confidential except:
(1)For inspection by any person duly authorized by this state or the United States in connection with the person's official duties;
(2)For the purpose of fair hearings as provided by law.
Source: SDC 1939, §55.3622; SL 1941, ch 311; SL 1953, ch 295, §1; SL 2004, ch 167, §20.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 28 - Public Welfare and Assistance
Chapter 01 - State Department Of Social Services
Section 28-1-12 - Office space and equipment provided for department by county commissioners.
Section 28-1-24.1 - Procedural rules for contested cases.
Section 28-1-25 - Protective payment of assistance where recipient incapable.
Section 28-1-28 - Civil action for reimbursement from persons responsible for support.
Section 28-1-28.1 - Department acceptance and administration of private support contributions--Use.
Section 28-1-29 - Public assistance records confidential--Exceptions.
Section 28-1-31 - Adoption and child placement records remain confidential.
Section 28-1-33 - Unauthorized use of public assistance records as misdemeanor.
Section 28-1-34 - Commercial and political use of public assistance records as misdemeanor.
Section 28-1-49 - Payments to recipients of supplemental security income--Establishment program.
Section 28-1-50 - Rules for administration and operation of programs.
Section 28-1-51 - Rules for protection of confidential information.
Section 28-1-52 - Fiscal impact of department rules on local government units restricted.
Section 28-1-60 - Child care services program.
Section 28-1-61 - Adoption of rules for child care services program.
Section 28-1-65 - Child support enforcement unit--Federal money--Enforcement powers.
Section 28-1-67 - Clearing account for child support enforcement collections.
Section 28-1-68 - Confidentiality of enforcement services applications and records.
Section 28-1-79 - Collection action to recover debts owed department.
Section 28-1-80 - Confidentiality of investigative records and files of program.
Section 28-1-81 - Report to Governor and Legislature concerning program activities.
Section 28-1-82 - Unauthorized acquisition or transfer of food stamp benefits.
Section 28-1-83 - Violation of § 28-1-82 as misdemeanor or felony.