South Dakota § 21-32-4 Service of petition on attorney general--Answer and defense by attorney general.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 21-32-4 — Service of petition on attorney general--Answer and defense by attorney general.

South Dakota § 21-32-4

Title 21JUDICIAL REMEDIES

Ch. 21-32REMEDIES AGAINST THE STATE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-4 (2026).

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Within five days after the filing of said petition with the clerk of courts the petitioner shall cause to be served upon the attorney general of the state, in the manner required for service of a summons in civil actions, a certified copy of such petition. Within thirty days after the service of such petition the attorney general may file with the clerk of courts his answer thereto; provided, the failure of the attorney general to file an answer shall not preclude him from participating in any hearing herein provided for and urging any defense or objection thereto he may deem proper.

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Within five days after the filing of said petition with the clerk of courts the petitioner shall cause to be served upon the attorney general of the state, in the manner required for service of a summons in civil actions, a certified copy of such petition. Within thirty days after the service of such petition the attorney general may file with the clerk of courts his answer thereto; provided, the failure of the attorney general to file an answer shall not preclude him from participating in any hearing herein provided for and urging any defense or objection thereto he may deem proper.