HB1234

Revise provisions related to serving a subpoena in a contested case.

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Revises subpoena service rules in South Dakota contested cases.

South Dakota HB1234 modifies the process for serving subpoenas in contested cases. It requires that a notice and copy of the subpoena be served on each party to the matter before the subpoena is served on the person directed. The hearing examiner or administrative law judge may quash or modify the subpoena if it is unreasonable and oppressive, or condition denial of the motion on the advancement of the reasonable cost of producing the records.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 9

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

Mar 5

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 05, 2026 H.J. 520

Mar 4

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 470