SDCL § 5-10-23: Bidding and purchase by state at judgment sale of school and public lands.

Whenever any real property is sold to satisfy a judgment in favor of the state in any action relating to the school and public lands, it shall be the duty of the commissioner of school and public lands to represent the state as a bidder at such sale and, if he shall purchase such property, the certificate of sale and sheriff's deed, if one be issued, shall be made to the state.