23A-28-6. Notice to victims of restitution plan--Civil action against defendant.
The court services officer shall provide each known victim a copy of the court's order approving or modifying the plan of restitution for any defendant not serving his sentence in the state penitentiary. The executive director of the Board of Pardons and Paroles shall provide each known victim a copy of the schedule of restitution for each inmate placed on parole. If the victim is not satisfied with the approved or modified plan of restitution, the victim's exclusive remedy is a civil action against the defendant, which, if successful, may include attorney's fees.
Source: SL 1978, ch 178, §359; SL 1979, ch 159, §2; SL 1986, ch 196, §3; SL 1987, ch 179, §3; SL 1999, ch 124, §3.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 28 - Restitution To Victims Of Crime
Section 23A-28-1 - Policy of state--Enforcement of order.
Section 23A-28-2 - Definition of terms.
Section 23A-28-4 - Submission of restitution plan to court--Approval or modification.
Section 23A-28-5 - Factors considered in formulating restitution plan.
Section 23A-28-6 - Notice to victims of restitution plan--Civil action against defendant.
Section 23A-28-9 - Civil remedies of victims unimpaired--Restitution payments set off.
Section 23A-28-13 - Unlawful taking of money from store or mercantile establishment.
Section 23A-28-14 - Release of certain information to victims of delinquent act of juvenile.