23A-42-2. Seven-year limitation on other prosecutions.
In all other prosecutions for a public offense and all proceedings of a quasi-criminal or penal nature, including the forfeiture of existing rights, the proceedings shall be commenced within seven years after the commission of the offense or crime which is the basis of the prosecution or proceedings, except as provided in §23A-42-3.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §34.0703; SDCL, §23-8-3; SL 1975, ch 279, §2; SL 1978, ch 178, §501.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 42 - Limitation Of Criminal Prosecutions
Section 23A-42-1 - No limitation on prosecution for Class A, Class B, or Class C felonies.
Section 23A-42-2 - Seven-year limitation on other prosecutions.
Section 23A-42-4 - Prosecution commenced by filing of complaint, information or indictment.
Section 23A-42-5 - Tolling of limitation period while defendant out of state.
Section 23A-42-6 - No limitation during time of mental incompetence.