South Dakota Statutes

§ 26-18-5 — Jurisdiction.

South Dakota § 26-18-5
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 26MINORS
Ch. 26-18UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT

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S.D. Codified Laws § 26-18-5 (2026).

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(a)A petition under this chapter may be filed only in a court that has jurisdiction to make a child-custody determination with respect to the child at issue under chapter 26-5B .
(b)A court of this state has temporary emergency jurisdiction under § 26-5B-204 if the court finds a credible risk of abduction.

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Legislative History

SL 2007, ch 169, § 5.

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