South Dakota § 15-18-5 Signature, attestation, and sealing of writ of execution--Officer defined.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 15-18-5 — Signature, attestation, and sealing of writ of execution--Officer defined.

South Dakota § 15-18-5

Title 15CIVIL PROCEDURE

Ch. 15-18EXECUTION OF JUDGMENTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 15-18-5 (2026).

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The writ of execution shall be issued in the name of the State of South Dakota, attested in the name of the judge or the presiding judge, if there is one, sealed with the seal of the court, and subscribed by the clerk, and directed to an officer qualified to execute it. If issued from the court of a magistrate, it shall be signed by the magistrate or clerk and no seal is required. For purposes of this chapter, the term "officer" means sheriff, constable, or referee appointed by the court either in the judgment or by motion after notice following judgment.

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The writ of execution shall be issued in the name of the State of South Dakota, attested in the name of the judge or the presiding judge, if there is one, sealed with the seal of the court, and subscribed by the clerk, and directed to an officer qualified to execute it. If issued from the court of a magistrate, it shall be signed by the magistrate or clerk and no seal is required. For purposes of this chapter, the term "officer" means sheriff, constable, or referee appointed by the court either in the judgment or by motion after notice following judgment.