South Dakota § 3-8-10 Probate proceedings not required for payment to spouse or children of deceased employee--Discharge of liability.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 3-8-10 — Probate proceedings not required for payment to spouse or children of deceased employee--Discharge of liability.

South Dakota § 3-8-10

Title 3PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Ch. 3-7COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 3-8-10 (2026).

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No probate proceeding of any kind, nor the appointment of an administrator or agent shall be required and the presentation of a sworn statement by such spouse or circuit court judge shall be sufficient authority for the disbursing officer to pay or to cause to be paid such claims, and the payment of the same shall relieve and discharge the state, or any of its political subdivisions and all disbursing officers thereof, of any liability whatsoever in respect to such claim.

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No probate proceeding of any kind, nor the appointment of an administrator or agent shall be required and the presentation of a sworn statement by such spouse or circuit court judge shall be sufficient authority for the disbursing officer to pay or to cause to be paid such claims, and the payment of the same shall relieve and discharge the state, or any of its political subdivisions and all disbursing officers thereof, of any liability whatsoever in respect to such claim.