A violation of § 22-42-19 shall be charged in the indictment or information as a separate count in addition to the principal felony charged to have been committed.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-42-20

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

Source: SL 1992, ch 168, § 3.