South Dakota Statutes
§ 29A-5-205 — Court appointment of attorney to protect minor's interest--Investigation by court
South Dakota § 29A-5-205
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 29AUNIFORM PROBATE CODE
Ch. 29A-4SOUTH DAKOTA GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP ACT
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 29A-5-205 (2026).
Text
The court may appoint an attorney for the minor, either upon the filing of the petition or at any time thereafter, if it concludes that an appointment is necessary to protect the minor's interests, and the court may appoint a court representative to make such investigations as the court shall order if it concludes that an appointment is necessary for a reasonably informed decision on the petition.
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Related
In Re the Guardianship of S.M.N.
2010 SD 31 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2010)
Legislative History
SL 1993, ch 213, § 23; SDCL 30-36-23; SL 1995, ch 167, § 181.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 29A-1-101
Short title.§ 29A-1-102
Purposes--Rule of construction.§ 29A-1-104
Severability.§ 29A-1-106
Effect of fraud and evasion.§ 29A-1-107
Evidence as to death or status.§ 29A-1-108
Acts by holder of general power.§ 29A-1-201
General definitions.§ 29A-1-301
Territorial application.§ 29A-1-303
Venue.§ 29A-1-304
Practice in court.§ 29A-1-305
Records and certified copies.§ 29A-1-306
Jury trial.§ 29A-1-307
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South Dakota § 29A-5-205, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/29A-5-205.