South Dakota Statutes

§ 7-16-13 — Prosecution of actions by public authorities for child support.

South Dakota § 7-16-13
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 7COUNTIES
Ch. 7-16STATE'S ATTORNEY

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S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16-13 (2026).

Text

It shall be the duty of the state's attorney to commence and prosecute forthwith all actions and proceedings, civil or criminal, brought by the authorities charged with the support of any legitimate or illegitimate child for the recovery and enforcement of support for such child, including actions commenced under chapter 25-9A .

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Related

Simpson v. Tobin
367 N.W.2d 757 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1985)
102 case citations
Jasper v. Smith
540 N.W.2d 399 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1995)
61 case citations

Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 12.1302 (7) as added by SL 1963, ch 41.

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