S.D. Codified Laws § 21-18-34
Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
The state auditor may, in the state auditor's discretion, at any time, pay to the clerk of courts of the county in which the action is brought any moneys that may be due to the principal defendant or the part thereof as was determined or due at the time of the service of the summons in garnishment upon the state. Upon the payment of any money to the clerk of courts, or upon notification by the state auditor to the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney of the amount, if any, due the defendant, the state auditor or any other state official and the state is absolutely exonerated from all liability.
SDCL 21-18-34