South Dakota § 25-4A-37 - Appointment upon consent of parties.
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§ 25-4A-37. Appointment upon consent of parties.
Effective December 31, 2026
25-4A-37. Appointment upon consent of parties.
Any person not meeting the educational requirements of subdivision 25-4A-36(5) may be appointed as a custody evaluator upon consent of the parties, and order approving the same at the court’s discretion. The person is still required to comply with the training requirements of subdivisions 25-4A-36(2), (3) and (4).
Source: SL 2026, ch 248 (Supreme Court Rule 26-07), eff. Dec. 31, 2026.
Commission Note: By order dated June 3, 2026, the Supreme Court delayed the effective date of Rule 26-07 from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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