23A-45-1. Criminal proceedings defined.
A criminal proceeding is one prosecuted by the state as a party, against a person charged with a criminal offense for the punishment thereof. A proceeding for the violation of an ordinance, bylaw, or police regulation is one prosecuted by a unit of local government as a party, against a person charged with a public offense, for the punishment thereof.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §34.2901; SDCL, §23-1-1; SL 1978, ch 178, §551.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 45 - Definitions And General Provisions
Section 23A-45-1 - Criminal proceedings defined.
Section 23A-45-2 - (Rule 54(a)) Proceedings to which title applies.
Section 23A-45-7 - (Rule 54(b)(5)) Proceedings to which title not applicable.
Section 23A-45-8 - Conflicts between title and other portions of code.
Section 23A-45-9 - Definition of terms.
Section 23A-45-10 - (Rule 55) Records kept as prescribed by Supreme Court.
Section 23A-45-11 - (Rule 56) Circuit court always open--Hours when clerk's office open.
Section 23A-45-13 - (Rule 57(b)) Procedure not specifically prescribed by statute or rule.
Section 23A-45-15 - (Rule 60) Citation of title--Citation of Rules of Criminal Procedure.