§ 22-6-1 Felony classes and penalties–Restitution–Habitual criminal sentences
§ 22-6-1.1 Sentence to jail in lieu of penitentiary in minor felonies
§ 22-6-1.2 Minimum sentence for subsequent felony sex crime conviction
§ 22-6-1.3 Life imprisonment not imposed on defendant under eighteen years of age
§ 22-6-2 Misdemeanor classes and penalties–Restitution–Misdemeanor when no penalty imposed
§ 22-6-5.1 Double sentence for crime by prisoner-Exception
§ 22-6-5.2 Enhanced penalty for second, third, or subsequent violations–Limitation
§ 22-6-6.1 Concurrent or consecutive sentences at discretion of court
§ 22-6-7 Petty offense actions–Procedure
§ 22-6-8 Restitution to victims at discretion of court
§ 22-6-9 Protection order in cases of assault or crimes of violence–Affidavit of injury–Procedures
§ 22-6-10 Application of penalties provided in SL 2005, ch 120 to offenses committed prior to effective date prohibited
§ 22-6-11 Presumptive sentence of probation or fully suspended state correctional facility sentence–Departure for aggravating circumstances
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 22 > Chapter 6 - Authorized Punishments

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.