South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 15 > Chapter 1 – Definitions and General Provisions
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| § 15-1-1 | Definition of terms |
| § 15-1-2 | Civil and criminal remedies not merged |
| § 15-1-3 | Time during which action is pending |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 15 > Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.