The attorney general may, upon receiving a complaint, conduct an investigation under chapter 37-24 to determine whether any person has violated a provision of this chapter or chapter 37-30A. For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this section, the attorney general may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the attorney general deems relevant or material to the inquiry.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 37-30-18

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.

Source: SL 1990, ch 314, § 18; SL 2020, ch 171, § 7.

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