revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.

Summary

The bill changes South Dakota’s adoption statutes to allow a petition to be filed in the circuit court of the adopting parent’s residence, the agency caring for the child, or the child’s birth or residence county. Those courts receive original jurisdiction over the case, giving families more venue options when adopting.

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