Know the Laws: South Dakota

UPDATED January 30, 2009

A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. 

• Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law

  Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.

• Protection Orders

  A civil order that provides protection from harm by a family or household member.

• Stalking and Physical Injury Orders
• Moving to Another State with Your SD Protection Order

  Your SD protection order may be enforceable in another state

• Enforcing your Out-Of-State Order in SD

  If you are planning to move to SD or are going to be in SD for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.

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