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South Dakota

Lawsuit Climate

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2008   12
2007   11
2006   7

Lawsuit Climate

South Dakota ranks twelfth among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

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Justice System

Justice System

South Dakota's Constitution provides for a centralized court structure known as the Unified Judicial System. This system is comprised of a Supreme Court, Circuit courts of general jurisdiction, and Lower courts of limited original jurisdiction.

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State Organizations

State Organizations

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ILR Research


101 Ways to Improve State Legal Systems

101 Ways to Improve State Legal SystemsILR has released a comprehensive compendium of legal reform options for implementation by state legislatures, which allows legal reform leaders to modify their approach based on the unique policy and political landscape of their state.

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