South Dakota Codified Laws 26-7A-49. Warrant issued against parents, guardian, or custodian
If the summons is not served on any parent, guardian, or custodian of the child, if any party fails to obey the summons, or if it is made apparent to the court by affidavit of the state’s attorney, which may be on information and belief, that a summons will be ineffective to secure the required presence of the child, a warrant may be issued by the court against the parents, guardian, or custodian of the child requiring that the party or the party and the child be brought before the court. If the court requires the presence of any child, a warrant may be issued by the court against the child directing the child to appear before the court.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-7A-49
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
Source: SDC 1939, § 43.0309; SL 1961, ch 212; SL 1968, ch 164, § 7; SL 1991, ch 217, § 61B; SDCL, § 26-8-18.