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South Dakota · Through 2026-08-31 · Newer source version available

SDCL § 16-13-10.4: Breastfeeding mothers and new parents exempt from jury duty.

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  1. TITLE 16. COURTS AND JUDICIARY
  2. CHAPTER 16-13. JURY LISTS AND PANELS

The parent of a child expected to be born during, or immediately prior to, the scheduled jury duty or a mother breastfeeding a baby younger than one year may submit a written request for an exemption from jury duty to the clerk of court within ten days of receiving the summons for jury duty. A parent who gives written notice shall be exempt from jury duty if the baby is less than six weeks old. A mother shall be exempt from jury duty if she is breastfeeding a baby younger than one year.

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