South Dakota Statutes

§ 21-32A-2 — Immunity of employees, officers, or agents--Affirmative defense.

South Dakota § 21-32A-2
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 21JUDICIAL REMEDIES
Ch. 21-32AREMEDIES AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32A-2 (2026).

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Except insofar as a public entity, including the state, participates in a risk sharing pool or insurance is purchased pursuant to § 21-32A-1 , any employee, officer, or agent of the public entity, including the state, while acting within the scope of his employment or agency, whether such acts are ministerial or discretionary, is immune from suit or liability for damages brought against him in either his individual or official capacity. The immunity recognized herein may be raised by way of affirmative defense.

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Legislative History

SL 1986, ch 175, § 2; SL 1987, ch 163, § 2; SL 1991, ch 184.

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