South Dakota Codified Laws 37-25A-42. Continuances where process served under chapter
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If process is served under this chapter, the court, or the director of the Division of Insurance in a proceeding before the director, shall order such continuance as necessary to afford the defendant or respondent reasonable opportunity to defend himself.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 37-25A-42
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Source: SL 1985, ch 305, § 42; SL 2017, ch 231 (Ex. Ord. 17-2), § 19, eff. Apr. 13, 2017.