# S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-4: Additional property exemptions--Selection and appraisal

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T43_C45_S43-45-4

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 43-45-4
- **Heading:** Additional property exemptions--Selection and appraisal
- **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 43-45-4

## Text

In addition to the property provided for in §§ 43-45-2 and 43-45-3 , the debtor, if the head of a family, may, personally, or by agent or attorney, select from all other of the debtor's personal property, not absolutely exempt, goods, chattels, merchandise, money, or other personal property not to exceed in the aggregate seven thousand dollars in value; and, if not the head of a family, property as aforesaid of the value of five thousand dollars, which is also exempt, and which shall be chosen and appraised as provided by law.

Source: SDC 1939, § 51.1803; SL 1957, ch 267, § 2; SL 1986, ch 361; SL 1990, ch 157, § 8; SL 1991, ch 366, § 1; SL 1998, ch 265, § 1; SL 1998, ch 266, § 1; SL 2013, ch 224, § 2.

## 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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