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Every year, South Dakota courts reject exhibits for:
- Wrong marking convention
- Missing electronic bookmarks
- Non-compliant file formats
This guide prevents those mistakes.
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Note: This guide provides general information, not legal advice. Court rules change, and local variations exist. Always verify current requirements with the specific court where you are filing.
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About South Dakota Exhibit Requirements
South Dakota operates 7 judicial circuits with Odyssey for e-filing. Minnehaha County (Sioux Falls) and Pennington County (Rapid City) handle the largest caseloads.
What's in the Guide
- Complete South Dakota exhibit marking requirements
- Odyssey Portal procedures and technical requirements
- County-specific rules for Minnehaha County (Sioux Falls)
- Statewide e-filing system guide (Odyssey Portal)
- Circuit Court exhibit requirements
- File size limits and PDF formatting rules (25 MB per document)
- Exchange deadlines per scheduling order
- SDCL 15-6-16 citations and pre-trial conference requirements
County-Specific Rules Covered
Minnehaha County (Sioux Falls)
- • Largest county
- • Commercial center
Pennington County (Rapid City)
- • Western SD hub
- • Tourism-related cases
Pro Tips Included
- •Register for Odyssey e-filing
- •Follow scheduling order deadlines
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing scheduling order deadlines
- 2.Not registering for Odyssey
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South Dakota Exhibit FAQs
How do I e-file exhibits in South Dakota courts?
South Dakota uses Odyssey File & Serve for e-filing across all 7 judicial circuits. You must register for Odyssey access at ujs.sd.gov before submitting documents. Exhibits must be in PDF format with a 25 MB file size limit per document. The Odyssey system is standardized across all South Dakota counties.
What are South Dakota's exhibit exchange deadlines?
South Dakota exhibit exchange deadlines are set by the court's scheduling order per SDCL 15-6-16 (South Dakota Codified Laws), not by a statewide fixed deadline. The scheduling order will specify when exhibit lists must be filed and when exhibits must be exchanged with opposing parties. Each of South Dakota's 7 judicial circuits may have local variations in scheduling practices.
What exhibit marking system does South Dakota require?
South Dakota courts use the P/D prefix system: plaintiffs mark exhibits as P-1, P-2, P-3, while defendants use D-1, D-2, D-3 per SDCL 15-6-16. This system is standard across all 7 South Dakota judicial circuits. Exhibits should be marked before the exchange deadline specified in your scheduling order.
Are there special considerations for Minnehaha County cases?
Yes. Minnehaha County (Sioux Falls) is South Dakota's largest county and commercial center, handling the highest caseload in the state. Minnehaha County handles significant business litigation and has stricter enforcement of scheduling order deadlines than rural counties. Check Minnehaha County local rules in addition to statewide SDCL requirements.
Does South Dakota's tourism industry affect exhibit procedures?
Yes. Pennington County (Rapid City) handles tourism-related litigation from Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, and the Black Hills region. Tourism cases often involve personal injury exhibits from recreational activities, hospitality disputes, and seasonal employment issues. While exhibit marking follows standard SDCL 15-6-16 rules, tourism cases may have unique evidence types requiring specialized authentication.
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