South Dakota Codified Laws 33A-1-13. Representation of veterans
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The Department of Veterans Affairs shall act as the agent of any veteran, National Guard or Reserve member, and any dependent of a veteran or member of the state having a claim against the United States arising from or connected with service in the armed forces. The department shall prosecute the claim without charge.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 33A-1-13
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
Source: SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, § 5; SL 1947, ch 184; SDC Supp 1960, § 41.0405 (1); SDCL § 33-16-14; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 148, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, § 7.