If both parties to a marriage have obtained counseling from a licensed professional counselor or a licensed professional counselor–mental health, the counselor may not testify in an alimony or divorce action concerning information acquired in the course of the therapeutic relationship. This section does not apply to custody actions.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-32-79

  • Testify: Answer questions in court.

Source: SL 2020, ch 165, § 33.