The state’s attorney of the county where a crime is believed to have been committed shall indicate on the summons, complaint, information, indictment, arrest warrant, and judgment of conviction whether the charge involves domestic abuse.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 25-10-34

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

Source: SL 2000, ch 111, § 2; SDCL § 23A-2-13; SL 2002, ch 19, § 1; SL 2004, ch 177, § 1.