Notice of entry of an order of adjudication or a final decree of disposition in any case shall be served on the parties to the action. The notice of entry may be served by publication in the same manner as service of summons in the actions. If notice of entry is served by publication, the service shall be considered completed five days after the date of publication of the notice of entry. Time for appeal shall commence on the next day following the date of completed service of the notice of entry.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-7A-91

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

Source: SL 1991, ch 217, § 84.