SDCL § 25-5-24: Emancipated minor defined.

Any person under the age of eighteen years who:

(1) Has entered into a valid marriage, whether or not such marriage was terminated by dissolution; or

(2) Is on active duty with any of the armed forces of the United States of America; or

(3) Has received a declaration of emancipation pursuant to § 25-5-26;

is an emancipated minor.