S.D. Codified Laws § 15-39-54
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
The clerk shall fix the time set for the hearing or answer which shall not be less than five days from the beginning of the action. The time fixed should be sufficient to enable registered or certified mail, return receipt, by regular course to reach defendant and to enable defendant to appear or answer before the time fixed for the hearing or answer.
SDCL 15-39-54