South Dakota Codified Laws 7-16-9. Prosecution and defense of actions for state and county–Proceedings outside countyor in federal court
The state’s attorney shall appear in all courts of his county and prosecute and defend on behalf of the state or his county all actions or proceedings, civil or criminal, in which the state or county is interested or a party. No state’s attorney is required to appear in courts outside his county to prosecute and defend on behalf of the state or his county, any action or proceeding, civil or criminal, in which the state or county is interested or a party, except as required under § 7-16-15. If a part–time state’s attorney appears in courts outside his county or in federal courts to represent the state or his county, he may receive extra compensation for the legal services pursuant to § 7-16-6.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 7-16-9
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
Source: SL 1883, ch 43, § 2; CL 1887, § 428; RPolC 1903, § 928; RC 1919, § 5998; SDC 1939, § 12.1302 (2); SL 1983, ch 44, § 6; SL 1985, ch 51.