# S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-1: Scope of exemptions of personal property

> South Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-1

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-1
- **Heading:** Scope of exemptions of personal property
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 43 / Chapter 45 / Section 43-45-1

## Text

Except as hereinafter provided, the property mentioned in this chapter is exempt from attachment or mesne process, and from levy and sale on execution, and from any other final process issued from any court.

Source: CCivP 1877, § 322; CL 1887, § 5126; RCCivP 1903, § 344; RC 1919, § 2657; SDC 1939, § 51.1801.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-1 Scope of exemptions of personal property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-2 Property absolutely exempt](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-3 Homestead absolutely exempt--Extent of exemption when sold or divided by court order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-4 Additional property exemptions--Selection and appraisal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-6 Proceeds of life insurance payable to estate of decedent--Rights of surviving spouse or minor children--Amount of exemption--Payment discharging insurer from liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-7 Persons to whom exemptions do not apply](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-8 Exemption not allowed for purchase money or construction costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-9 Debt incurred for property obtained under false pretenses--Allowance only of absolute exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-10 Judgment for fines, penalties, or costs of criminal prosecutions--Limited exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-11 Judgment for forfeiture of undertakings and bonds taken in criminal cases--Limited exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-11.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-12 Inventory and appraisement of exempted or other personal property--Return by officer having process of levy or sale](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-12.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-13 Certain federal bankruptcy exemptions not available](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-13.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-14 Exemption of earnings from garnishment process or levy-Bankruptcy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-14.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-15 Legislative intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-15.md)

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