The director, at the director’s sole discretion, may determine the disposition or payment amount of any covered claim. However, the director shall consult with the attorney general prior to entering a negotiated settlement of any civil action arising from a covered claim.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 3-22-11

  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.

Source: SL 1986, ch 413, § 11; SL 2010, ch 24, § 9.