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Restraining Orders

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Laws current as of July 11, 2024

In which county can I file for a protection order against stalking, physical injury, or a crime of violence?

You can file a petition in the circuit court or a magistrate court in the county where you live or where the abuser lives.1 

1 SDCL § 22-19A-9

What are the steps to file for a protection order against stalking, physical injury, or a crime of violence?

The process for getting a stalking, physical injury, or crime of violence protection order is very similar to the steps for getting a domestic violence protection order. However, the forms you fill out may be different.1 A court clerk can help you get the paperwork you need.

1 See Protection Orders on the South Dakota Legal Self-Help website