26-8C-4. Suspension of adjudication of delinquency--Probation--Revocation of suspension.
If the court is satisfied that the best interests of the public, justice, and child will be served, the court may, without entering an adjudication of delinquency, with consent of the child, suspend imposition of adjudication of delinquency and place the child on probation under the terms, conditions, and duration required by the court. A court may revoke the suspension at any time during the probationary period and impose an adjudication of delinquency without diminishment or credit for any of the probationary period.
Source: SL 1981, ch 204; SL 1982, ch 28, §11; SL 1991, ch 217, §155B; SDCL, §26-8-39.3.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 08C - Delinquent Children
Section 26-8C-1 - Purpose of chapter.
Section 26-8C-2 - "Delinquent child" defined.
Section 26-8C-3 - Release--Placement in shelter--Circumstances warranting detention.
Section 26-8C-3.1 - Risk assessment instrument for statewide use.
Section 26-8C-4 - Suspension of adjudication of delinquency--Probation--Revocation of suspension.
Section 26-8C-6 - Court-ordered physical or mental health care for child.
Section 26-8C-7 - Decree of disposition--Contents--Findings.
Section 26-8C-9 - Limit of temporary custody.
Section 26-8C-11 - Termination of jurisdiction upon successful disposition.
Section 26-8C-15 - Provisions for violation of terms and conditions of probation.