A South Dakota Partial Release of Judgment Lien is a legal document that allows a judgment creditor to release a portion of its claim against a judgment debtor's property, while still maintaining a lien on the remaining amount. This can often occur when the judgment debtor makes a partial payment towards the judgment, and the creditor agrees to release a portion of the lien, indicating the reduced amount that is still outstanding. There are different types of South Dakota Partial Release of Judgment Lien, including: 1. Partial Release of Judgment Lien by Consent: This type of release occurs when both the judgment creditor and the judgment debtor agree to release a portion of the lien. It typically involves negotiating a settlement or partial payment arrangement, which results in the creditor releasing a specific amount of the judgment lien. 2. Partial Release of Judgment Lien for Property Sale: In some cases, a judgment debtor may have a property that needs to be sold, but the judgment lien is hindering the sale. The judgment creditor may agree to a partial release of the lien to allow for the sale to proceed, but still retain a lien on the remaining amount to be collected from the sale proceeds. 3. Partial Release of Judgment Lien for Exempt Property: South Dakota law provides certain exemptions for judgment debtors, allowing them to protect specific types of property from being seized to satisfy a judgment. If the property qualifies for exemption, the judgment creditor may agree to a partial release of the lien, excluding the exempted property while still maintaining the lien on other non-exempt property. 4. Partial Release of Judgment Lien for Lump Sum Payment: Sometimes, a judgment debtor may offer a lump sum payment that is less than the total amount owed. In such cases, the judgment creditor may agree to release a portion of the lien in exchange for the lump sum payment, acknowledging the reduced amount remaining as the outstanding balance. A South Dakota Partial Release of Judgment Lien is an important tool for both judgment debtors and creditors, allowing for flexibility in resolving judgments and facilitating the collection process. It gives judgment debtors the opportunity to satisfy part of their debt and also provides judgment creditors with a means to recover at least a portion of what is owed to them.