If the offense alleged in a complaint is a violation of a statute relating to the operation and use of a motor vehicle, then within five working days after the entry of a judgment against a defendant, the court shall forward to the Department of Public Safety a certification of the entry of judgment, judgment of forfeiture, or default judgment.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23-1A-20

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

Source: SL 1977, ch 193, § 20.