2010 South Dakota Code
Title 21 - JUDICIAL REMEDIES
Chapter 18 - Garnishment Of Debts And Property
Section 21-18-14.1 - Continuing lien on wages--Caption of garnishee summons--Disclosure forms.

21-18-14.1. Continuing lien on wages--Caption of garnishee summons--Disclosure forms. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 21-18-14, the plaintiff may obtain a one hundred twenty-day continuing lien on wages by garnishment. If a lien is to be obtained, the plaintiff shall mark on the caption of the garnishee summons "continuing lien" and all disclosure forms shall include the following:
Garnishee will continue to hold the nonexempt portion of the defendant's earnings as they accrue through the last payroll period ending on or before one hundred twenty days from the effective date of the garnishee summons, or until the sum held equals the amount stated in the garnishee summons, or until the employment relationship terminates, whichever first occurs.
At the time of the expected termination of the lien, the plaintiff shall mail to garnishee an additional copy of the disclosure form upon which the garnishee within ten days shall make further disclosure.

Source: SL 1988, ch 182, § 7; SL 2010, ch 111, § 1.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Dakota may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.