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

SDCL § 25-10-4.1 — under PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE.

SDCL § 25-10-4.1

If the court dismisses a petition filed pursuant to § 25-10-3 without a hearing held pursuant to § 25-10-4 , the clerk of court must immediately seal the petition and any supporting documents in the case. Source: SL 2026, ch 102 , § 3.