South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 05 - Venue Of Actions
Section 15-5-11 - Grounds for change of venue.

15-5-11. Grounds for change of venue.
The court may change the place of trial in the following cases:
(1)When the county designated for that purpose in the complaint is not the proper county;
(2)Where there is reason to believe that an impartial trial cannot be had therein;
(3)When the convenience of witnesses, and the ends of justice would be promoted by the change.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, ยง33.0306.