South Dakota Codified Laws 7-16-13. Prosecution of actions by public authorities for child support
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It shall be the duty of the state’s attorney to commence and prosecute forthwith all actions and proceedings, civil or criminal, brought by the authorities charged with the support of any legitimate or illegitimate child for the recovery and enforcement of support for such child, including actions commenced under chapter 25-9A.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 7-16-13
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
Source: SDC 1939, § 12.1302 (7) as added by SL 1963, ch 41.