South Dakota Codified Laws 15-5-14. Change of venue in postjudgment divorce, paternity, or separate maintenance actions
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The court may change the venue of trial or hearing in postjudgment divorce, paternity, or separate maintenance actions if:
(1) The parties no longer reside in the county where the action was decided; or
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-5-14
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
(2) The parties agree; or
(3) Convenience of witnesses or the ends of justice would be promoted by the change.
Source: SL 1998, ch 111, § 1.