South Dakota Codified Laws 25-10-34. Domestic abuse charge to be indicated on summons, warrant, or judgment of conviction
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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.
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.