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South Dakota Eviction filing fees

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

How much does it cost to file an eviction in South Dakota?

The clerk fee statute lists no separate eviction fee. Civil cases filed for jury or court trial carry a $25 clerk fee, and issuing a writ or execution is $5. Surcharges set in other sections were not searched.

Verified Source: SDCL § 16-2-29(3)(a), (5)(c) · last checked 2026-10-23

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