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S.D. Codified Laws § 25-4A-34

Custody evaluator appointment at party request or on court's own motion

Source: SL 2026, ch 248 (Supreme Court Rule 26-07), eff

Effective December 31, 2026

25-4A-34. Custody evaluator appointment at party request or on court's own motion.

At the request of either party, or on the court’s own motion, a custody evaluator may be appointed in any custody or parenting time proceeding. The parties may agree to use a custody evaluator, subject to approval by the court, or the court may designate a custody evaluator for the parties to use.

Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.