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South Dakota has no intermediate appellate court: appeals go directly to the Supreme Court of the State of South Dakota.
| Court | Type | Margins | Opening brief | Reply | Appendix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court of the State of South Dakota | Times New Roman 12 pt, double-spaced | Margins: top 1", right 1", bottom 1", left 1.5" | 10,000 words or 32 pages | 5,000 words or 16 pages | Appendix · App. 12 |
Rules profiles reviewed September 2026. Court rules change — confirm the current rules with the clerk.
Court of last resort — hears appeals from circuit Courts (all civil and criminal appeals; no intermediate court)
TABLE OF CONTENTS · TABLE OF AUTHORITIES · JURISDICTIONAL STATEMENT · STATEMENT OF LEGAL ISSUES · STATEMENT OF THE CASE · STATEMENT OF THE FACTS · ARGUMENT · CONCLUSION · Signature block · CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE · CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE · APPENDIX
Opening brief: 10,000 words or 32 pages; reply brief: 5,000 words or 16 pages.
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