South Dakota Judgment Interest Rate
United States South Dakota’s statutory judgment interest rate.
Current rate
10% per year — current statutory rate (official text verified July 10, 2026) Set by statute
South Dakota money judgments carry a fixed statutory rate of 10% per year under SDCL § 54-3-5.1, as simple interest. Post-judgment default is Category B = 10% under SDCL 54-3-5.1. EXCLUSIONS from that section (these are NOT at the flat Category B judgment rate): (1)…
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Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under SDCL § 54-3-5.1 — 10% per year, fixed by statute (simple interest). Post-judgment default is Category B = 10% under SDCL 54-3-5.1. EXCLUSIONS from that section (these are NOT at the flat Category B judgment rate): (1)… Verify against the statute; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | 10% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/54-3-5.1
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.