Title 19, Chapter 7, Section 49
( 19-7-49)
(a) On a finding that the alleged father is the father of the child,
the court shall issue an order designating the alleged father as the
father of the child. The sole effect of the order shall be to
establish the duty of the father to support the child. (b) On a finding that the alleged father is not the father of the
child, the court shall issue an order declaring this finding. (c) The trier of fact shall receive without foundation or the need
for third-party testimony evidence of costs of pregnancy, child
birth, and genetic testing. The evidence so presented shall
constitute prima-facie evidence of amounts incurred for such
services or for testing on behalf of the child. The court may award
such costs as part of its final decree. |