South Dakota Bankruptcy Resources™

SDRegion 121 Federal District

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Federal Bankruptcy Courts in South Dakota

District of South Dakota

SDB

Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen

www.sdb.uscourts.gov

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Approved Credit Counseling Providers™

USTP-Approved Counseling Agencies

The U.S. Trustee Program maintains an official list of approved credit counseling agencies authorized to provide pre-filing counseling. Only agencies on this list satisfy the mandatory counseling requirement.

⚠ You must complete credit counseling from an approved agency within 180 days before filing. A certificate of completion is required.

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Key Facts for South Dakota Filers

~1,200

Est. Filings / Year

Chapter 7

Most Common

$61,598

Median Household Income

Key Exemptions

Homestead unlimitedVehicle up to $30,000 (tools of trade)Personal property up to $7,000

Bankruptcy Exemptions in South Dakota™

Educational note: Exemptions determine which property you may keep when filing. Amounts and categories vary by state and are subject to change. Always verify current amounts with your local court or a licensed attorney.

Chapter 7 Basics

South Dakota · Region 12

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