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

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-5-14

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.

(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.