Investigative subpoena--Judicial authority

SDCL § 1-11-39 — under ATTORNEY GENERAL.

SDCL § 1-11-39

Any magistrate judge or circuit court judge of Hughes County has statewide authority to review, approve, and issue an investigative subpoena, regardless of: (1) The county or judicial circuit in which the criminal investigation originates; (2) The location of the business records sought or the provider to be subpoenaed; or (3) The location where the investigative subpoena will be served or enforced. Source: SL 2026, ch 2 , § 3. Effective July 1, 2026