South Dakota § 15-39-52 - Entry fee--Summons not required--Statement to clerk or magistrate in lieu of pleading--Fee exemption.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 15-39-52 — Entry fee--Summons not required--Statement to clerk or magistrate in lieu of pleading--Fee exemption., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-39-52. Entry fee--Summons not required--Statement to clerk or magistrate in lieu of pleading--Fee exemption.
The procedure shall include the beginning of actions with an entry fee of four dollars for actions up to one hundred dollars, ten dollars for actions up to one thousand dollars, and twenty dollars for actions over one thousand dollars, but without summons, and without requirement, except by special order of the magistrate or court, of other pleading than the written and signed statement to the clerk of courts, or magistrate. No fee may be required of the state, its officers, boards, agencies and commissions, or its political subdivisions, in any action commenced by the state or a political subdivision.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.4101; SL 1961, ch 181; SDCL, § 15-39-5; SL 1977, ch 173, § 1; Supreme Court Rule 81-4; SL 1984, ch 148, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 15-39-52
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 15-39-52 cover?
Section 15-39-52 ("Entry fee--Summons not required--Statement to clerk or magistrate in lieu of pleading--Fee exemption.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite South Dakota § 15-39-52?
A common citation format is "South Dakota Codified Laws § 15-39-52" (South Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Dakota attorney.
How does South Dakota § 15-39-52 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Dakota.