S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-50
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
The clerk shall serve in a supervisory role to determine whether or not plaintiff has met the criteria of sufficiency and clarity.
If the clerk deems the statement of a cause of action insufficient, the court at the request of the plaintiff or the clerk shall decide whether such cause of action shall be received.
SDCL 15-39-50