South Dakota § 26-7A-78 - Deposition enclosed, sealed, and endorsed--Transmitted to county clerk.
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§ 26-7A-78. Deposition enclosed, sealed, and endorsed--Transmitted to county clerk.
A deposition taken pursuant to this section shall be enclosed, sealed, and endorsed with the title of the action and the name of the officer taking the deposition. The officer taking the deposition shall address and transmit the deposition to the clerk of courts of the county where the action is being conducted. The deposition shall remain under seal until it is opened by the clerk of courts pursuant to the order of the court, the request of any party to the action or attorney for the party, or the request of the state's attorney.
Source: SL 1991, ch 217, § 70D.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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