South Dakota § 26-5B-405 - Transitional provision.
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§ 26-5B-405. Transitional provision.
A motion or other request for relief made in a child-custody proceeding or to enforce a child-custody determination which was commenced before July 1, 2005, is governed by the law in effect at the time the motion or other request was made.
Source: SL 2005, ch 137, § 44.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 26-5B-405
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 26-5B-405 cover?
Section 26-5B-405 ("Transitional provision.") 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.
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