It shall be the duty of every county sheriff, whenever complaint is made to him of the violation of any provisions of § 34-35-10, to diligently investigate such charge or charges, to ascertain whether any of the provisions of said section have been violated and to make a full and complete report thereof to the state’s attorney who shall diligently prosecute anyone violating any of the provisions of said section.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-35-13

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.

Source: SDC 1939, § 20.0208 as enacted by SL 1955, ch 66, § 7.