# S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-4: Service of petition on attorney general--Answer and defense by attorney general

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T21_C32_S21-32-4

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 21-32-4
- **Heading:** Service of petition on attorney general--Answer and defense by attorney general
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 21 / Chapter 32 / Section 21-32-4

## Text

Within five days after the filing of said petition with the clerk of courts the petitioner shall cause to be served upon the attorney general of the state, in the manner required for service of a summons in civil actions, a certified copy of such petition. Within thirty days after the service of such petition the attorney general may file with the clerk of courts his answer thereto; provided, the failure of the attorney general to file an answer shall not preclude him from participating in any hearing herein provided for and urging any defense or objection thereto he may deem proper.

Source: SL 1947, ch 156, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 33.4303.

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