No warrant of arrest may be issued against a corporation. A summons directed to a corporation shall be served at least five days before the day of appearance fixed therein by delivering it to the president or other head of the corporation, or to its secretary, treasurer, managing agent, or authorized agent for service of process.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-2-11

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3801; SDCL, § 23-27-27; SL 1978, ch 178, § 12.