SDCL § 3-18-17: Review by trial de novo of decision establishing violation.

In the event that the employee involved is held to have violated § 3-18-10 or 3-18-11 and action is taken against him, he shall have the right of review by a trial de novo in the circuit court. Petition for such trial must be made within twenty days after the decision of the above proceedings is made known to the employee.