32-2-9. Duties of agents--Law enforcement--Execution of warrants.
Agents, patrolmen, and employees of the Division of Highway Patrol shall prevent and detect crime, apprehend criminals, enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, and perform such other related duties as may be legally imposed upon them. Such agents, patrolmen, and employees, are peace officers and have the same powers with respect to the enforcement of law as sheriffs, constables, and police officers. Any warrant of arrest issued by any judge or magistrate may be executed by any of the agents, patrolmen, or employees of such division in any part of the state according to the tenor thereof without endorsement.
Source: SDC 1939, §44.0605 (3); SL 1984, ch 12, §29.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 02 - Division Of Highway Patrol
Section 32-2-1 - Superintendent--Appointment--Supervision--Custody of records and property.
Section 32-2-2 - Bond of superintendent--Payment of premium.
Section 32-2-4 - Purchase of equipment for highway patrol.
Section 32-2-7 - Enforcement of laws governing motor carriers.
Section 32-2-8 - Duties of agents--Arrest of violators.
Section 32-2-8.1 - Arrest powers of motor carrier inspectors--Law enforcement officer status.
Section 32-2-9 - Duties of agents--Law enforcement--Execution of warrants.
Section 32-2-10 - Compensation of agents--Longevity pay.
Section 32-2-11 - Fund from which compensation is paid--Vouchers.