2019 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 15 - Civil Procedure
Chapter 06 - Rules Of Procedure In Circuit Courts
§ 15-6-45(b) Subpoena for production of documentary evidence.
15-6-45(b). Subpoena for production of documentary evidence. A subpoena may command the person to whom it is directed to produce the books, papers, documents, or tangible things designated therein, regardless of whether the attorney also notices the person's deposition or commands the presence of the person to which it is directed to give testimony at a hearing or trial. Before a subpoena commanding the production of documentary evidence is served on the person to whom it is directed, a notice and copy of the subpoena must be served on each party to the matter pending. The court, upon motion made promptly and in any event at or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance therewith, may:
(1) Quash or modify the subpoena if it is unreasonable and oppressive; or
(2) Condition denial of the motion upon the advancement by the person in whose behalf the subpoena is issued of the reasonable cost of producing the books, papers, documents, or tangible things.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, ยง 36.0302; SD RCP, Rule 45 (b), as adopted by Sup. Ct. Order March 29, 1966, effective July 1, 1966; (Supreme Court Rule 19-16), eff. Sept. 6, 2019.
