28-1-32. Rules governing custody, use and preservation of records--Use in actions involving public officers and employees.
The department shall, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, establish and enforce reasonable rules governing the custody, use, and preservation of the records, papers, files, and communications of the state and county divisions. The provisions of this section do not prevent the proper use of such records as evidence in civil or criminal actions by or against state or county officers and employees or their sureties involving the use or misuse of public funds or confidential records, or misfeasance or malfeasance in office.
Source: SL 1941, ch 326, §1; SL 1953, ch 295, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §55.3622-1; SL 2004, ch 167, §22.
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.