The state’s attorney for the county in which the violation of § 32-33-18 occurs may commence a civil in rem proceeding against a vehicle used in conjunction with a violation of § 32-33-18. If it is established by a preponderance of the evidence that the charged vehicle was used in violation of § 32-33-18, a civil penalty of one thousand dollars shall be assessed against the vehicle and shall constitute a lien on the vehicle until the penalty is satisfied.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-33-21

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.

Source: SL 1981, ch 250, § 2; SL 1989, ch 256, § 36; SL 2019, ch 138, § 2.