The affidavit for change of circuit judge or magistrate shall be filed with the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the action is pending. The clerk shall deliver a copy of such affidavit to the presiding judge of the circuit. Such clerk shall also forthwith deliver a copy of such affidavit to the judge or magistrate referred to in said affidavit.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-12-30

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.1208; SDCL § 15-12-9; Supreme Court Rule No. 3, 1972; Supreme Court Rule No. 75-5, § 11; SL 2015, ch 264 (Supreme Court Rule 15-02), eff. July 1, 2015; SL 2022, ch 260 (Supreme Court Rule 22-07), eff. Jul. 1, 2022.