§ StatuteRates

South Dakota post-judgment interest rate

United States  South Dakota’s statutory judgment interest rate.

→ All South Dakota judgment & prejudgment interest rates

Current rate
10% per year — current statutory reference (source checked July 9, 2026)
Fixed by statute

2026 South Dakota post-judgment interest at a glance

Current rate
10% per year
Effective date
July 9, 2026
Controlling authority
SDCL § 54-3-5.1
Rate basis
Fixed by statute
Source checked
July 9, 2026
Recorded history
1 data point

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.

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→ See South Dakota’s prejudgment interest rate (interest before judgment — different rules)

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. Verify against the statute; not legal advice.

Current recorded observation

One current observation is on record; this page does not claim complete historical coverage. All recorded observations are in the JSON API.
Effective dateRateBasis
July 9, 2026 10% Statute

Source & provenance

Observation recorded July 9, 2026 (00:00 UTC) from the cited source (South Dakota — sdlegislature.gov):
https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/54-3-5.1

Cite this page

StatuteRates. “South Dakota Judgment Interest Rate.” StatuteRates.com. Accessed today. https://statuterates.com/rates/south-dakota-judgment-rate/ Rate recorded under SDCL § 54-3-5.1, effective July 9, 2026.

Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value against the controlling official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.