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Code · South Dakota · Title 23 · Chapter 23-49

23A-49-18. Disposition of property by court where no appearance made.

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If at the end of thirty days after the notice has been served there is no verified answer on file and no claimant has appeared to defend the complaint, the court shall order the disposition of the seized property as requested in the complaint.
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