Factors for determining significant romantic relationship
Known as the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act
The act spans §§ 25-10-1 to 25-10-9 (55 sections).
Source: SL 2014, ch 125, § 3.
For purposes of chapter 25-10, when determining whether a relationship is a significant romantic relationship, the court shall consider, among others, the following factors:
(1) The length of time of the relationship;
(2) The frequency of interaction between the parties;
(3) The characteristics and the type of the relationship.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.