South Dakota Codified Laws 7-8-20.1. Rewards for aid in arrest and conviction of felons
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The county commissioners of any county in this state may offer a standing reward of not more than five thousand dollars for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons guilty of any felony under the laws of this state. They may also in their discretion offer special rewards in reasonable amounts for the purpose of securing the arrest and conviction of any person or persons charged with a felony in any particular case.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 7-8-20.1
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal 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
Source: SL 1905, ch 134; SL 1911, ch 192; RC 1919, § 5903; SL 1919, ch 147; SL 1921, ch 165; SDC 1939, § 12.1910; SDCL, § 23-13-15; SL 1978, ch 164, § 2.