A petition for relief under §§ 22-19A-8 to 22-19A-16, inclusive, may be filed in circuit court or in a magistrate court with a magistrate judge presiding. Venue lies where any party to the proceedings resides.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-19A-9

  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.

Source: SL 1997, ch 131, § 2; SL 2008, ch 108, § 1, eff. Feb. 19, 2008.

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