28-14-11. Foreclosure of lien by action--Time of commencing action--Restrictions on enforcement against homestead.
Any lien established by virtue of these statutes may be foreclosed by action in the name of the county to satisfy the amount of the lien, together with interest, cost, and expenses of foreclosure. Such foreclosure shall not be commenced until one year after the last payment to or for the benefit of the poor person during the lifetime of the poor person or until after the death of the poor person.
Such lien shall not be enforced against the homestead of the poor person during his or her lifetime or while occupied as a homestead by the surviving spouse or minor children, except upon alienation.
Source: SDC 1939, §39.1704; SL 1953, ch 209, §3.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 28 - Public Welfare and Assistance
Chapter 14 - Reimbursement Of County Poor Relief Expenditures
Section 28-14-1 - County claim for reimbursement from person relieved--Enforcement against property.
Section 28-14-2 - Relief of nonresident--Reimbursement by county of residence.
Section 28-14-3 - Support and relief for which lien may be established--Burial expenses.
Section 28-14-4 - Medical treatment not subject to lien provisions.
Section 28-14-6 - Application of lien to property of spouse--Joint tenancy--Continuation of lien.
Section 28-14-8 - Certified copies of record filed in other counties--Lien on property therein.
Section 28-14-12 - Advertising and sale of personal property acquired by lien foreclosure.
Section 28-14-19 - Termination of lien upon closing of estate.
Section 28-14-20 - Termination of certain liens as matter of law.