South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 16 > Chapter 15 – Contempt and Offenses Against the Judiciary


§ 16-15-1	Action or arrest in improper name as misdemeanor
§ 16-15-2	Disorderly behavior in presence of court as misdemeanor
§ 16-15-3	Disorderly behavior in presence of referee as misdemeanor
§ 16-15-4	Disturbance of court proceedings as misdemeanor
§ 16-15-5	Refusal to testify as misdemeanor
§ 16-15-6	Disobedience of judicial process as misdemeanor
§ 16-15-7	Resistance to judicial process as misdemeanor
§ 16-15-8	False report of judicial proceedings as misdemeanor–Fair report not punishable
§ 16-15-15	Acceptance of gift from party to action as misdemeanor–Inheritance excepted

Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
Juror: A person who is on the jury.
Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.