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S.D. Codified Laws § 25-4A-35

Definitions

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

Effective December 31, 2026

25-4A-35. Definitions.

The terms used in §§ 25-4A-33 to 25-4A-38, inclusive, mean:

(1) Custody evaluation: An evaluation based on personal interviews, interactions and observations of the parties and minor children that makes a recommendation to the court as to custody and parenting time for minors.

(2) Custody evaluator: A person who meets the minimum qualifications set forth in § 25-4A-36 to perform custody evaluations.

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