If the requirements of § 23A-3-35 have been met, the state’s attorney shall file a dismissal of all the charges related to that arrest and a notice of completion of the diversion program by the arrested person.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-3-36

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 2018, ch 143, § 2.