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SD Codified L § 16-5-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 05 - Judicial Circuits And Terms Of Court|Section 16-5-27 - Regular term in session until terminated or next term.

16-5-27. Regular term in session until terminated or next term.Unless terminated by order of the court, a regular term of the circuit court shall be deemed in session and subject to sitting at call of the court, until the actual opening of the next following regular or special term. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.1102.
SD Codified L § 16-5-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 05 - Judicial Circuits And Terms Of Court|Section 16-5-28 - Termination of circuit court term--Dismissal of jury--Special term and new jury.

16-5-28. Termination of circuit court term--Dismissal of jury--Special term and new jury.The judge may at any time terminate a term of the circuit court and dismiss the jury from further attendance by an order declaring the term at an end, announced in open court and entered in the minutes. The judge may thereafter call a special term if in his opinion the public interest requires it, and may order a new jury panel drawn, for such special term. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.1102.
SD Codified L § 16-6-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-1 - Number of judges in judicial circuits.

16-6-1. Number of judges in judicial circuits.The number of circuit judges of each of the judicial circuits established by §16-5-1.2 is as follows:(1)First Circuit: Six circuit judges;(2)Second Circuit: Twelve circuit judges;(3)Third Circuit: Six circuit judges;(4)Fourth Circuit: Four circuit judges;(5)Fifth Circuit: Four circuit judges;(6)Sixth Circuit: Four circuit judges;(7)Seventh Circuit: Eight circuit judges. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.0402; SL 1966, ch 114, §2; SDCL §16-6-2; SL 1972, ch 119; SDCL Supp, §16-6-2.1; Supreme Court Rule, No. 6, 1972; Supreme Court Order, Sept. 12, 1973, Par. II; Supreme Court Order, June 20, 1975; Supreme Court Rule 76-7; Supreme Court Rule 83-6; Supreme Court Rule 88-1; SL 1989, ch 454; Supreme Court Rule 97-24; SL 2000, ch 265 (Supreme Court Order, Aug. 10, 1999); ch 266 (Supreme Court Order, March 16, 2000); SL 2003, ch 271 (Supreme Court Order, April 24, 2002); SL 2007, ch 300 (Supreme Court Rule 06-68), eff. Oct. 3, 2006; SL 2010, ch 250 (Supreme Court Rule 09-06), eff. May 27, 2009; SL 2015, ch 116, §1; SL 2020, ch 244 (Supreme Court Rule 19-14), eff. May. 1, 2019.
SD Codified L § 16-6-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-3 - Time of election of judges--Terms of office.

16-6-3. Time of election of judges--Terms of office.At the general election in the year 1974 and every eight years thereafter, the judges of the circuit courts shall be elected for a term of eight years. Source: SL 1901, ch 118, §1; RPolC 1903, §651; RC 1919, §5166; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.0402; SL 1966, ch 114, §2; SL 1973, ch 130, §1; Supreme Court Rule 74-1.
SD Codified L § 16-6-5.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-5.1 - Additional compensation of presiding circuit judge--Not subject to certain retirement provisions.

16-6-5.1. Additional compensation of presiding circuit judge--Not subject to certain retirement provisions.The presiding judge of each circuit shall receive additional compensation for administrative duties in the sum of two thousand dollars for each presiding circuit court judge. The additional compensation provided for by this section shall not be credited to the highest average annual compensation for retirement benefits under §3-12C-1107 or 3-12C-1607, or treated as compensation subject to contribution for retirement purposes under §3-12C-401. Source: SL 1974, ch 31, §2; SDCL Supp, §16-6-5; SL 1977, ch 6, §11; SL 1989, ch 178, §3; SL 2019, ch 22, §§1, 45.
SD Codified L § 16-6-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-6 - Reimbursement of expenses of circuit judges--Waiver of right to claim travel expenses.

16-6-6. Reimbursement of expenses of circuit judges--Waiver of right to claim travel expenses.Each circuit judge shall be reimbursed all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of office including traveling expense, food, and lodging while traveling outside the county designated by the presiding judge as the circuit judge's duty station, together with telephone, postage, and stationery. However, if the circuit judge does not claim travel expenses within one year of incurring such expenses, the right to claim such expenses is waived. Payment shall be made upon an itemized verified voucher filed with the state auditor. Source: SL 1907, ch 49; SL 1915, ch 154; RC 1919, §5169; SL 1919, ch 159, §1; SL 1925, ch 129; SDC 1939, §32.0404; SL 1947, ch 151, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §32.0404-1 (2); SL 1987, ch 156; SL 1994, ch 406.
SD Codified L § 16-6-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-7 - Courtroom facilities for circuit judges provided by counties.

16-6-7. Courtroom facilities for circuit judges provided by counties.The board of county commissioners in every county in this state may provide the circuit judge of the judicial circuit of which such county forms a part with suitable and sufficient courtroom facilities and equip the same to conduct the business of the court at a place other than the county seat of such county but within said county where such judge resides. Source: SL 1923, ch 143; SDC 1939, §32.0405; SL 1957, ch 169; SL 1963, ch 218; SL 1975, ch 162, §16.
SD Codified L § 16-6-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-8 - Chancery and common-law jurisdiction of circuit court.

16-6-8. Chancery and common-law jurisdiction of circuit court.The circuit court possesses chancery as well as common-law jurisdiction. Source: CCivP 1877, §27; CL 1887, §4824; RCCivP 1903, §29; RC 1919, §2113; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.0903.
SD Codified L § 16-6-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-9 - Original civil jurisdiction of circuit court.

16-6-9. Original civil jurisdiction of circuit court.The circuit court has original jurisdiction as follows:(1)In all actions or proceedings in chancery;(2)In all actions at law and in equity;(3)In all cases where the title or boundary to real property comes in question;(4)In all actions for divorce or annulment of marriage;(5)In all matters of probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and settlement of estates of deceased persons;(6)Proceedings relating to minors under chapters 26-7A, 26-8A, 26-8B, and 26-8C;(7)In all other cases now or hereafter provided by law granting jurisdiction to the circuit court, and as heretofore granted to district county, municipal, justice of the peace, and police magistrate courts. Source: CCivP 1877, §28; CL 1887, §4825; RCCivP 1903, §30; RC 1919, §2114; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.0904; SL 1973, ch 130, §2; SL 1993, ch 213, §94.
SD Codified L § 16-6-9.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-9.2 - Facsimile transmissions--Applicable statutory requirements.

16-6-9.2. Facsimile transmissions--Applicable statutory requirements.The circuit court may use facsimile transmission to accelerate the issuance, execution, and delivery of all papers, orders and warrants, including, but not limited to, the following:(1)Criminal matters: arrest and search warrants;(2)Juvenile matters: orders or warrants for taking a juvenile into custody and for the release or detention of the juvenile;(3)Family matters: ex parte temporary orders for protection; and(4)Civil cases: temporary restraining orders.Unless modified herein, existing statutory requirements shall apply. Signatures, certifications, authentications, and other forms of verification on facsimiles shall have the same force and effect as their original counterparts. Source: SL 1991, ch 450 (Supreme Court Rule 91-16).
SD Codified L § 16-6-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-10 - Appellate jurisdiction of circuit court.

16-6-10. Appellate jurisdiction of circuit court.The circuit court has jurisdiction of appeals from all final judgments, decrees, or orders of all courts of limited jurisdiction, inferior officers, or tribunals, in the cases prescribed by statute. Source: CCivP 1877, §29; CL 1887, §4826; RCCivP 1903, §31; RC 1919, §2115; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.0905; SL 1973, ch 130, §3.
SD Codified L § 16-6-12 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-12 - Original criminal jurisdiction of circuit court.

16-6-12. Original criminal jurisdiction of circuit court.The circuit court has exclusive original jurisdiction to try and determine all cases of felony, and original jurisdiction concurrent with courts of limited jurisdiction as provided by law to try and determine all cases of misdemeanor and actions or proceedings for violation of any ordinance, bylaw, or other police regulation of political subdivisions. Source: CCrimP 1877, §17; CL 1887, §7041; RCCrimP 1903, §13; RC 1919, §4653; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.0906; SL 1968, ch 143, §10; SL 1973, ch 130, §4.
SD Codified L § 16-6-14 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-14 - Circuit court jurisdiction as to persons detained.

16-6-14. Circuit court jurisdiction as to persons detained.The circuit court has jurisdiction to inquire into the cause of detention of all persons confined in the jail of the county or otherwise detained, and to make an order for their recommitment or discharge, or otherwise according to law, and to exercise such other powers as are conferred by the Constitution and statutes of this state. Source: CCrimP 1877, §17; CL 1887, §7041; RCCrimP 1903, §13; RC 1919, §4653; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.0906; SL 1968, ch 143, §10.
SD Codified L § 16-6-15 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-15 - Circuit court writs in exercise of powers.

16-6-15. Circuit court writs in exercise of powers.The circuit court has the power to issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, and all other writs necessary to carry into effect its judgments, decrees, and orders, and to give to it a general control over inferior courts, officers, boards, tribunals, corporations, and persons. Source: CCivP 1877, §29; CL 1887, §4826; RCCivP 1903, §31; RC 1919, §2115; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.0903.
SD Codified L § 16-6-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-16 - Court always open for business--Place of hearings and determinations.

16-6-16. Court always open for business--Place of hearings and determinations.The circuit court is always open for the purposes of hearing and determining all actions, special proceedings, motions, and applications of whatever kind or character, and whether of a civil or criminal nature, arising under the laws of the state and of which it has jurisdiction, original or appellate, except issues of fact in civil and criminal actions, and all such actions, special proceedings, motions, and applications may be heard and determined at any place within the judicial circuit in which is situated the county wherein the same is brought or is pending, except as provided in §16-6-17. Source: SL 1887, ch 81, §1; CL 1887, §4828; RCCivP 1903, §33; RC 1919, §2117; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0801.
SD Codified L § 16-6-17 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-17 - Issues of fact tried in proper county--Order at chambers any place within state.

16-6-17. Issues of fact tried in proper county--Order at chambers any place within state.Issues of fact in any civil or criminal action in the circuit court shall be tried in the county in which the action is brought, or to which the place of trial is changed by order of the court upon the consent of the parties to such action or their attorneys, or upon the grounds now or hereafter provided by law. Nothing in this section or §16-6-16 prevents the judge of any circuit court from making any order at chambers at any place within the state in any matter properly before the judge. Source: SL 1887, ch 81, §1; CL 1887, §4828; RCCivP 1903, §33; RC 1919, §2117; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.0801; SL 2007, ch 133, §1.
SD Codified L § 16-6-29 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-29 - Circuit judge as judge in any circuit--Effect of acts in other circuits--Separation from office.

16-6-29. Circuit judge as judge in any circuit--Effect of acts in other circuits--Separation from office.A judge of the circuit court is a judge of the circuit court in the State of South Dakota and in any circuit in which he acts as a judge. The orders, judgments, and decrees of a circuit judge acting in a county other than one in his own circuit shall be as effectual for all purposes as though made by a judge regularly elected and qualified therein; and such judge so acting, so long as he is a circuit judge, may thereafter enforce, amend, or vacate any order, decree, or judgment made by him, but in case of his separation from office or upon his request, the judge regularly elected for such circuit shall have such power and authority. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §33.1206; SL 1973, ch 130, §7.
SD Codified L § 16-6-31 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-31 - Mandatory retirement of judges at age seventy--Conclusion of pending matters.

16-6-31. Mandatory retirement of judges at age seventy--Conclusion of pending matters.A judge of a circuit court is automatically retired on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of January next after the general election at which members of the Legislature are elected immediately following the attainment of age seventy of such judge. Such judge shall conclude all matters pending before him unless the Supreme Court makes other provisions for the disposition of such matters. Source: SL 1973, ch 133, §1; SDCL Supp, §16-8-5.1.
SD Codified L § 16-6-32 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 06 - Circuit Courts|Section 16-6-32 - Service by retired justices and judges--Effect of acts.

16-6-32. Service by retired justices and judges--Effect of acts.Retired justices and judges, with their consent, may be authorized by the Chief Justice to preside in any action or proceeding, or over any term of court, in the circuit court and when so authorized and acting, the orders, judgments, and decrees of that court entered by him are as effectual for all purposes as though made by a regularly elected or appointed judge. The Supreme Court shall provide for the reimbursement of their expenses. Source: SL 1971, ch 153, §§1, 2; SDCL Supp, §§16-8-13, 16-8-14; SL 1974, ch 154, §4.
SD Codified L § 16-12A-1.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12A - Magistrate Courts|Section 16-12A-1.1 - "Magistrate" defined--License to practice law required.

16-12A-1.1."Magistrate" defined--License to practice law required.As used in this chapter, the term, magistrate, means a clerk magistrate or a magistrate judge appointed under the authority of this chapter. Any magistrate judge appointed under the authority of this chapter shall be licensed to practice law in the State of South Dakota. Source: SL 2003, ch 117, §1.
SD Codified L § 16-12A-2.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12A - Magistrate Courts|Section 16-12A-2.2 - Magistrate court established within each circuit.

16-12A-2.2.Magistrate court established within each circuit.Pursuant to the provisions of S. D. Const., Art. V, §4, there is hereby established within each judicial circuit a magistrate court. Source: SL 2003, ch 117, §2.
SD Codified L § 16-12A-2.3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12A - Magistrate Courts|Section 16-12A-2.3 - Court with magistrate judge as court of record.

16-12A-2.3. Court with magistrate judge as court of record.Any magistrate court with a magistrate judge presiding is a court of record. However, no magistrate court with a clerk magistrate presiding is a court of record. Source: SL 2003, ch 117, §3.
SD Codified L § 16-12A-3.3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12A - Magistrate Courts|Section 16-12A-3.3 - Number of magistrates appointed.

16-12A-3.3. Number of magistrates appointed.Subject to such rules as may be promulgated by the Supreme Court, the presiding circuit judge in each judicial circuit shall appoint a sufficient number of magistrates as may be necessary to provide adequate and qualified judicial personnel for each county and municipality in the circuit. Source: SL 2003, ch 117, §4.
SD Codified L § 16-12A-4.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12A - Magistrate Courts|Section 16-12A-4.2 - Appointment and tenure of magistrates--Terms of office.

16-12A-4.2. Appointment and tenure of magistrates--Terms of office.Each magistrate shall be appointed by the presiding judge of the circuit court and serve at the pleasure of the presiding judge. However, the Supreme Court may, by rule, provide that magistrates may be appointed for a definite term. Source: SL 2003, ch 117, §5.
SD Codified L § 16-12A-10.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12A - Magistrate Courts|Section 16-12A-10.2 - Compensation of magistrates--Budgeting and appropriations.

16-12A-10.2. Compensation of magistrates--Budgeting and appropriations.The compensation of a magistrate shall be fixed by law and for such purpose the Supreme Court in its annual consolidated budget for the Unified Judicial System shall make recommendations relating thereto. The state shall provide from funds appropriated therefor for the salaries and travel expenses of the magistrates of the circuit court. Source: SL 2003, ch 117, §6.
SD Codified L § 16-12A-27.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12A - Magistrate Courts|Section 16-12A-27.1 - Right of appeal to circuit court.

16-12A-27.1. Right of appeal to circuit court.Unless appeal is denied by law, there is a right of appeal to the circuit court from any final order or judgment of the magistrate court, and such appeal shall be taken in the manner prescribed by law or rule for appeals to the circuit court. Source: SL 2003, ch 117, §7.
SD Codified L § 16-12A-29.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12A - Magistrate Courts|Section 16-12A-29.1 - Counties to provide facilities for court.

16-12A-29.1. Counties to provide facilities for court.Each county in the state shall provide suitable and adequate facilities for the magistrate court, including the facilities necessary to make the space provided functional for its intended use. Source: SL 2003, ch 117, §8.
SD Codified L § 16-12A-30.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12A - Magistrate Courts|Section 16-12A-30.1 - Municipality to provide facilities for court.

16-12A-30.1. Municipality to provide facilities for court.Any municipality in the state may, at its discretion, and in cooperation with the presiding judge of the circuit, provide suitable and adequate quarters for a magistrate court assigned principally to serve the municipality, including the facilities necessary to make the space provided functional for its intended use. Source: SL 2003, ch 117, §9.
SD Codified L § 16-12A-31 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12A - Magistrate Courts|Section 16-12A-31 - Filing fees.

16-12A-31. Filing fees.Filing fees in magistrate court, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be the same as the fees chargeable by the clerk of courts for the filing of actions or proceedings in the circuit court, including the fees prescribed pursuant to §14-6-1 where applicable. Source: Supreme Court Rule 75-3, §5; Supreme Court Rule 83-4.
SD Codified L § 16-12B-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12B - Magistrate Judges|Section 16-12B-1 - Temporary transfer of magistrate judge--Powers and duties.

16-12B-1. Temporary transfer of magistrate judge--Powers and duties.If the business of a magistrate court with a magistrate judge presiding becomes congested or if a magistrate judge is, for any cause, unable to act, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court may, by order, temporarily transfer to such magistrate court a magistrate judge from another circuit. The magistrate judge acting in a county other than one in his or her own circuit shall have all the powers and duties of a magistrate judge regularly appointed and qualified therein. Source: SL 2003, ch 117, §10.
SD Codified L § 16-12B-1.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12B - Magistrate Judges|Section 16-12B-1.1 - Number of magistrate judges.

16-12B-1.1. Number of magistrate judges.  The number of magistrate judges in the judicial circuits established by §16-5-1.2 is fixed as follows:(1)First Circuit: Two full-time magistrate judges;(2)Second Circuit: Four full-time magistrate judges;(3)Third Circuit: Two full-time magistrate judges;(4)Fourth Circuit: Two full-time magistrate judges;(5)Fifth Circuit: One full-time magistrate judge;(6)Sixth Circuit: One full-time magistrate judge; and(7)Seventh Circuit: Four full-time magistrate judges. Source: §16-12A-3.1; SL 2004, ch 317 (Supreme Court Rule 03-16), eff. Jan. 1, 2004; SL 2013, ch 264 (Supreme Court Rule 13-03), eff. Feb. 14, 2013; SL 2015, ch 263 (Supreme Court Rule 15-01), eff. Jan. 16, 2015; SL 2016, ch 243 (Supreme Court Rule 16-04), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2020, ch 245 (Supreme Court Rule 19-15), eff. May. 1, 2019.
SD Codified L § 16-12B-1.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 12B - Magistrate Judges|Section 16-12B-1.2 - Certification and information on nominees for magistrate judge--Approval by Supreme Court.

16-12B-1.2. Certification and information on nominees for magistrate judge--Approval by Supreme Court.The presiding judge of each circuit shall certify to the state court administrator the name of each law-trained person that he proposes to appoint in his circuit. Prior to the appointment of any magistrate judge the presiding judge shall present to the state court administrator a resume of the applicant's qualifications setting forth the proposed salary offered and clearly defining the geographical area he will serve and his anticipated work load. The state court administrator shall distribute this information to all members of the court.The Supreme Court may approve or disapprove the appointment with or without hearing and notify the presiding judge of the court's decision. Source: §16-12A-7.2; SL 2004, ch 320 (Supreme Court Rule 03-19), eff. Jan. 1, 2004.