§ 29A-5A-101 Citation of chapter
§ 29A-5A-102 Definitions
§ 29A-5A-103 International application of chapter
§ 29A-5A-104 Communication between courts
§ 29A-5A-105 Cooperation between courts
§ 29A-5A-106 Taking testimony in another state
§ 29A-5A-201 Definitions–Significant connection factors
§ 29A-5A-202 Exclusive basis
§ 29A-5A-203 Jurisdiction
§ 29A-5A-204 Special jurisdiction
§ 29A-5A-205 Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
§ 29A-5A-206 Appropriate forum
§ 29A-5A-207 Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
§ 29A-5A-208 Notice of proceeding
§ 29A-5A-209 Proceedings in more than one state
§ 29A-5A-301 Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state
§ 29A-5A-302 Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state
§ 29A-5A-401 Registration of guardianship orders
§ 29A-5A-402 Registration of protective orders
§ 29A-5A-403 Effect of registration
§ 29A-5A-501 Uniformity of application and construction
§ 29A-5A-502 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
§ 29A-5A-503 Transitional provision

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 29A > Chapter 5A - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.