§ 16-6-3

S.D. Codified Laws § 16-6-3 (2026)

Time of election of judges--Terms of office.

SL 1901, ch 118 , § 1; RPolC 1903, § 651; RC 1919, § 5166; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 32.0402; SL 1966, ch 114 , § 2; SL 1973, ch 130 , § 1; Supreme Court Rule 74-1.

At the general election in the year 1974 and every eight years thereafter, the judges of the circuit courts shall be elected for a term of eight years.

Source: SL 1901, ch 118 , § 1; RPolC 1903, § 651; RC 1919, § 5166; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 32.0402; SL 1966, ch 114 , § 2; SL 1973, ch 130 , § 1; Supreme Court Rule 74-1.