Actions for violations of petty offenses are civil proceedings in which the state is the plaintiff. Such actions are governed by chapter 23-1A.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-6-7

  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

Source: SL 1976, ch 158, § 6-3; SL 1977, ch 193, § 26; SL 2005, ch 120, § 433.