South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 05A - Uniform Adult Guardianship And Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
Section 29A-5A-202 - Exclusive basis.

29A-5A-202. Exclusive basis.
Sections 29A-5A-201 to 29A-5A-209, inclusive, provide the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.

Source: SL 2011, ch 135, ยง202.