In a case involving an accused who has dependents, the convening authority or other person acting under this code may waive any or all of the forfeitures of pay and allowances required by § 33-10-175 for a period not to exceed six months. Any amount of pay or allowances that would be forfeited, except for a waiver under this section, shall be paid, as the convening authority or other person taking action directs, to the dependents of the accused.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-177

  • Convening authority: includes , in addition to the person who convened the court, a commissioned officer commanding for the time being or a successor in command to the convening authority. See South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-20
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 2012, ch 175, § 158.