Petition for protection order--Dismissal without hearing--Sealing of court file

SDCL § 22-19A-10.1 — under STALKING.

SDCL § 22-19A-10.1

If the court dismisses a petition filed pursuant to § 22-19A-8 without a hearing pursuant to § 22-19A-10 , the clerk of court must immediately seal the petition and any supporting documents in the case. Source: SL 2026, ch 102 , § 1.