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SD Codified L § 15-5-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-2 - Venue where cause of action arose.

15-5-2. Venue where cause of action arose.Actions for the following causes, or upon the following instruments, must be tried in the county where the cause, or some part thereof, arose, or the forfeiture was declared, subject to the power of the court to change the place of trial:(1)For the recovery of a penalty or forfeiture imposed by statute, except that when it is imposed for an offense committed on a lake or river, or other stream of water situated in two or more counties, the action may be brought in any county bordering on such lake, river, or stream, and opposite to the place where the offense was committed;(2)Against a public officer, or person specially appointed to execute his duties, for an act done by him in virtue of his office, or against a person, who, by his command or his aid, shall do anything touching the duties of such officer;(3)Upon a forfeited recognizance, bond, or undertaking of bail. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0303.
SD Codified L § 15-5-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-3 - Venue of actions on life, health and accident insurance policies.

15-5-3. Venue of actions on life, health and accident insurance policies.Actions on a life, health, or accident insurance policy issued by a company organized under the laws of this state shall be tried in the county where the insured resided at the time a liability is alleged to have accrued under the policy. Source: SDC 1939, §33.0302; SL 1943, ch 123.
SD Codified L § 15-5-5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-5 - Venue of actions on contracts and bonds other than fidelity bond issued by domestic company.

15-5-5. Venue of actions on contracts and bonds other than fidelity bond issued by domestic company.Actions on contracts, surety bonds, or bonds of indemnity or liability, other than those referred to in §15-5-4, issued by any such company or companies shall be brought and tried in the county where the indemnified resides at the time said action is commenced; or in the county where such liability or loss indemnified by such contract or bond occurred. Source: SDC 1939, §33.0302; SL 1943, ch 123.
SD Codified L § 15-5-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-6 - Venue based on residence of defendant--Nonresident defendants--Payment of jurors' fees and mileage--Stipulation to venue.

15-5-6. Venue based on residence of defendant--Nonresident defendants--Payment of jurors' fees and mileage--Stipulation to venue.In all other cases, except as provided in §15-5-7, 15-5-8, or 15-5-8.1, the action shall be tried in the county in which the defendant or defendants, or any of them, shall reside at the commencement of the action. However, if none of the defendants reside in the state, the action may be tried in any county which the plaintiff shall designate in his complaint, subject, however, to the power of the court to change the place of trial in the cases provided by statute. In the second event, the jurors' fees and mileage payments shall be paid by the parties in such proportions as the court may order. If the parties stipulate to a venue which is not specified in §§15-5-1 to 15-5-5, inclusive, the first sentence of this section, §15-5-7, 15-5-8, or 15-5-8.1, the stipulation must be approved by a court order which also provides for the payment of jurors' fees and mileage payments by the parties. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0304; SL 1976, ch 146; SL 1985, ch 158; SL 2016, ch 110, §2.
SD Codified L § 15-5-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-7 - Venue of action on promissory note.

15-5-7. Venue of action on promissory note.An action upon a promissory note against persons, any one of whom resides in the state at the commencement of the action and was a party to said note when first delivered, shall be tried in the county in which some defendant who was a party to said note when first delivered shall reside at the commencement of the action; or if none of the defendants shall reside in the state, the same may be tried in any county which the plaintiff shall designate in his complaint, subject, however, to the power of the court to change the place of trial in the cases provided by statute. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0304.
SD Codified L § 15-5-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-8 - Venue of actions for conversion or recovery of damages.

15-5-8. Venue of actions for conversion or recovery of damages.Actions for conversion of personal property, or for the recovery of damages to persons or property, may at the option of the plaintiff be brought and tried in the county where the damages were inflicted or the cause of action arose. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0304.
SD Codified L § 15-5-8.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-8.1 - Venue of actions arising out of real property lease agreements.

15-5-8.1. Venue of actions arising out of real property lease agreements.Any breach of contract action between a lessor and a lessee that arises out of a real property lease agreement shall be tried in the county in which any portion of the real property subject to the lease agreement is located. Source: SL 2016, ch 110, §1.
SD Codified L § 15-5-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-9 - Dismissal of action where party added to control venue.

15-5-9. Dismissal of action where party added to control venue.Whenever the plaintiff in any action adds to the real party defendant the name of any other party for the purpose of controlling the venue, the court shall upon motion of the proper party defendant dismiss the action. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0304.
SD Codified L § 15-5-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-10 - Trial of action in county where commenced unless defendant demands change of venue.

15-5-10. Trial of action in county where commenced unless defendant demands change of venue.If the county designated for that purpose in the complaint is not the proper county, the action may, notwithstanding, be tried therein unless the defendant, before the time for answering expires, demands in writing that the trial be had in the proper county, and the place of trial be thereupon changed by the consent of the parties or by order of the court, as provided in §15-5-11. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0305.
SD Codified L § 15-5-11 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-11 - Grounds for change of venue.

15-5-11. Grounds for change of venue.The court may change the place of trial in the following cases:(1)When the county designated for that purpose in the complaint is not the proper county;(2)Where there is reason to believe that an impartial trial cannot be had therein;(3)When the convenience of witnesses, and the ends of justice would be promoted by the change. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0306.
SD Codified L § 15-5-12 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-12 - Continuation of proceedings after change of venue--Transfer of papers.

15-5-12. Continuation of proceedings after change of venue--Transfer of papers.When the place of trial is changed all other proceedings shall be had in the county to which the place of trial is changed, unless otherwise provided by the consent of the parties, in writing, duly filed, or by order of the court; and the papers shall be filed or transferred accordingly. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0306.
SD Codified L § 15-5-13 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-13 - Terms allowed on change of venue from improper county--Payment of costs required before continuation or commencement of new action.

15-5-13. Terms allowed on change of venue from improper county--Payment of costs required before continuation or commencement of new action.If the county designated is not the proper county and where the court changes the place of trial on account of the action having been brought in the wrong county, the court, in its order granting the change of place of trial, may in its discretion allow to the moving party such terms as to it may seem just; and in case of a dismissal of the action or change of place of trial, the payment of the amount awarded by the court shall be made a condition precedent to the commencement of another action or the further prosecution of the action where change of place of trial has been granted. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0306.
SD Codified L § 15-5-14 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions|Section 15-5-14 - Change of venue in postjudgment divorce, paternity, or separate maintenance actions .

15-5-14. Change of venue in postjudgment divorce, paternity, or separate maintenance actions.The court may change the venue of trial or hearing in postjudgment divorce, paternity, or separate maintenance actions if:(1)The parties no longer reside in the county where the action was decided; or(2)The parties agree; or(3)Convenience of witnesses or the ends of justice would be promoted by the change. Source: SL 1998, ch 111, §1.
SD Codified L § 15-5A-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings|Section 15-5A-1 - General provisions.

15-5A-1. General provisions.Whenever a proceeding in civil or criminal court is permitted under these rules to be conducted by interactive audiovisual device, the device shall enable a judge or magistrate to see and converse simultaneously with the parties, their counsel or other persons including witnesses. The interactive audiovisual signal shall be transmitted live and shall be secure from interception through lawful means by anyone other than the persons participating in the proceeding.A judge or any other person authorized by law to administer oaths may administer an oath to a witness who is not personally present but who is appearing by means of the interactive audiovisual device. The provisions of SDCL §22-29-1 shall apply even though the person taking the oath was not personally present before the person administering the oath, and prosecution for perjury shall take place in the jurisdiction of the tribunal receiving the interactive audiovisual testimony.If a party and their counsel are at different locations, arrangements must be made so that they can communicate privately. Facilities must be available so that any documents filed or referred to during the interactive audiovisual communication, or required to be provided to a defendant prior to or during the proceeding, may be transmitted electronically, including, but not limited to, facsimile, personal computers, other terminal devices, and local, state, and national data networks. Any documents furnished by means of such an electronic data transmission may be served or executed by the person to whom it is sent, and returned in the same manner, and with the same force, effect, authority, and liability as an original document. All signatures on the electronic data transmissions shall be treated as original signatures.Nothing contained herein shall be construed as affecting a defendant's right to waive counsel. Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
SD Codified L § 15-5A-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings|Section 15-5A-2 - Traffic offense proceedings.

15-5A-2. Traffic offense proceedings.At the discretion of the court, all traffic offense proceedings may be conducted by interactive audiovisual device. Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
SD Codified L § 15-5A-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings|Section 15-5A-3 - Pre-trial criminal proceedings.

15-5A-3. Pre-trial criminal proceedings.At the discretion of the court, whenever the law requires a defendant in a misdemeanor or felony criminal case to appear before a judge or magistrate for an initial or subsequent appearance, bail, arraignment, or other pre-trial proceeding, the proceeding may be conducted by interactive audiovisual device, in which case the defendant shall not be required to be physically brought before the judge or magistrate. Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
SD Codified L § 15-5A-4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings|Section 15-5A-4 - Misdemeanor plea or sentencing hearings.

15-5A-4. Misdemeanor plea or sentencing hearings.At the discretion of the court, misdemeanor plea hearings and misdemeanor sentence hearings may be conducted by interactive audiovisual device. Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
SD Codified L § 15-5A-5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings|Section 15-5A-5 - Post-conviction proceedings.

15-5A-5. Post-conviction proceedings.At the discretion of the court, post-conviction proceedings, including habeas corpus proceedings, may be conducted by interactive audiovisual device. Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
SD Codified L § 15-5A-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings|Section 15-5A-6 - Juvenile proceedings.

15-5A-6. Juvenile proceedings.At the discretion of the court, interactive audiovisual devices may be used to conduct detention, advisory, status, admissions, change of plea, dispositional and review hearings in juvenile court. Judges may, in their discretion, require legal counsel or, if proceeding pro se, a parent or legal guardian, to be physically present in the same location with a juvenile who is appearing by means of interactive audiovisual device. Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
SD Codified L § 15-5A-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings|Section 15-5A-7 - Civil commitment hearings.

15-5A-7. Civil commitment hearings.At the discretion of the court, civil commitment hearings may be conducted by interactive audiovisual device. Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
SD Codified L § 15-5A-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings|Section 15-5A-8 - Grand jury proceedings.

15-5A-8. Grand jury proceedings.At the discretion of the prosecuting attorney, grand jury proceedings, including taking testimony of witnesses, may be conducted by interactive audiovisual device. Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
SD Codified L § 15-5A-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings|Section 15-5A-9 - Where not permitted.

15-5A-9. Where not permitted.Use of interactive audiovisual device will not be permitted to conduct any felony plea hearings, any stage of trial, felony sentencing, or probation revocation hearing unless all parties to the proceeding stipulate to the use of the interactive audiovisual device for one of the aforementioned purposes. The judge presiding over the matter always retains the discretion not to allow an appearance by interactive audiovisual device if the judge believes that to do so would prejudice any party to the proceeding. Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
SD Codified L § 15-5A-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings|Section 15-5A-10 - Any proceeding where the court and parties agree.

15-5A-10. Any proceeding where the court and parties agree.Unless prohibited by any other law, all other proceedings where the court and parties agree may be conducted by interactive audiovisual device. Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
SD Codified L § 15-5A-11 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings|Section 15-5A-11 - Interactive audio visual equipment for noncourt proceedings--Fees.

15-5A-11. Interactive audio visual equipment for noncourt proceedings--Fees.The Supreme Court may establish rules pursuant to §16-3-1 to provide for the use of interactive audio visual equipment for noncourt proceedings and to establish a fee schedule for any such use by nonstate agencies. Any fee collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the state court automation fund. Source: SL 2012, ch 109, §1.
SD Codified L § 15-6-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 06 - Rules Of Procedure In Circuit Courts|Section 15-6-1 - Scope of Chapter.

15-6-1. Scope of Chapter.This chapter governs the procedure in the circuit courts of the State of South Dakota in all suits of a civil nature, with the exceptions stated in §15-6-81. It shall be construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every action. Source: SD RCP, Rule 1, as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.
SD Codified L § 15-6-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 06 - Rules Of Procedure In Circuit Courts|Section 15-6-2 - One form of action.

15-6-2. One form of action.There shall be one form of action to be known as a "civil action." The distinction between actions at law and suits in equity, and the forms of all such actions and suits, are abolished in this state. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0101; SD RCP, Rule 2, as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.
SD Codified L § 15-6-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 06 - Rules Of Procedure In Circuit Courts|Section 15-6-3 - Commencement of action.

15-6-3. Commencement of action.A civil action is commenced as provided in §§15-2-30 and 15-2-31. Source: SD RCP, Rule 3, as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.
SD Codified L § 15-6-4(A) (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 06 - Rules Of Procedure In Circuit Courts|Section 15-6-4(A) - Summons--Form.

15-6-4(a). Summons--Form.The summons shall be legibly subscribed by the plaintiff or his attorney and shall include the subscriber's address. It shall be directed to the defendant, and shall require him to answer the complaint and serve a copy of his answer on the subscriber at the subscriber's address within thirty days after the service of the summons, exclusive of the day of service, and shall notify him that in case of his failure to answer, judgment by default may be rendered against him as requested in the complaint.Whenever the form of the summons is specified in any statute or rule relating to any action, remedy or special proceeding, the form so specified shall be used. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0803; SD RCP, Rule 4 (a), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966; SL 2010, ch 251 (Supreme Court Rule 09-07), eff. Sept. 24, 2009.
SD Codified L § 15-6-4(B) (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 06 - Rules Of Procedure In Circuit Courts|Section 15-6-4(B) - Summons served without complaint.

15-6-4(b). Summons served without complaint.A copy of the complaint need not be served with the summons. In such case the summons must state where the complaint is or will be filed.If the complaint is not served with the summons and the defendant within thirty days after service of the summons, in any such case, causes notice of appearance to be given, in person or by attorney, and demands in writing a copy of the complaint specifying a place within the state where it may be served, a copy of the complaint must, within twenty days thereafter, be served accordingly. After such service of the complaint, the defendant has thirty days to answer or otherwise proceed against the complaint.In any of such cases where the same attorney appears for different parties, only one copy of a notice, complaint, answer, motion, or other paper in the action need be served upon him, unless otherwise specifically ordered by the court in any case. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0821; SD RCP, Rule 4 (b), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.
SD Codified L § 15-6-4(C) (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 06 - Rules Of Procedure In Circuit Courts|Section 15-6-4(C) - By whom summons served.

15-6-4(c). By whom summons served.The summons may be served by the sheriff or a constable of the county or other comparable political subdivision where the defendant may be found, or in the District of Columbia by the United States marshal or a deputy, or by any other person not a party to the action who at the time of making such service is an elector of any state. If the defendant to be served is an Indian residing in Indian country, the summons may be served by a person not a party to the action who at the time of making such service is an elector of any state. The service shall be made and the summons returned with proof of the service, with all reasonable diligence, to the plaintiff's attorney, if any, otherwise to the plaintiff. The plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney may by endorsement on the summons fix a time for the service thereof, and the service shall be made accordingly. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0806; SD RCP, Rule 4 (c), as adopted by Supp. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966; SL 1979, ch 147, §1; SL 1994, ch 155; SL 1999, ch 102, §1.
SD Codified L § 15-6-4(E) (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 06 - Rules Of Procedure In Circuit Courts|Section 15-6-4(E) - Service by leaving copy with resident of defendant's dwelling.

15-6-4(e). Service by leaving copy with resident of defendant's dwelling.Service in the following manner shall also constitute personal service. If the defendant cannot be found conveniently, service may be made by leaving a copy at the defendant's dwelling with someone over the age of fourteen years who resides there. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0808; SD RCP, Rule 4 (e), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, eff. July 1, 1966; SL 2005, ch 288 (Supreme Court Rule 05-02), eff. Feb. 25, 2005; SL 2016, ch 237 (Supreme Court Rule 15-15), eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 15-6-4(F) (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 15 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 06 - Rules Of Procedure In Circuit Courts|Section 15-6-4(F) - Service upon party not a resident of or found within state.

15-6-4(f). Service upon party not a resident of or found within state.Whenever a statute of this state provides for the service of a legal process upon a party not a resident of or found within the state, service shall be made under the circumstances and in the manner prescribed by the statute. Source: SD RCP, Rule 4 (f), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966.