SDCL § 21-36-12: Receiver appointed on application by state.

Upon the filing of said complaint, the court may, upon application of the state's attorney or attorney general, either before or after answer, upon notice to the party claiming such estate, if known, sufficient cause therefor being shown, appoint a receiver to take charge of said estate, and receive the rents and profits of the same until the rights of the parties are finally determined.