In proceedings under this chapter involving contested custody of a child, upon request of counsel for either party, the court may, for good cause and at its discretion, exclude the child from the proceedings. Source: SL 1983, ch 203 .
SDCL § 25-4-55 — under DIVORCE AND SEPARATE MAINTENANCE.
SDCL § 25-4-55
In proceedings under this chapter involving contested custody of a child, upon request of counsel for either party, the court may, for good cause and at its discretion, exclude the child from the proceedings. Source: SL 1983, ch 203 .