Scope--Definitions

(a) Scope. This chapter governs proceedings in the courts of this state to the extent and with the exceptions stated in § 19-19-1101 . (b) Definitions. In these rules: (1) "Civil case" means a civil action or proceeding; (2) "Criminal case" includes a criminal proceeding; (3) "Public office" includes a public agency; (4) "Record" includes a memorandum, report, or data compilation; (5) A "rule prescribed by the Supreme Court" means a rule adopted by the Supreme Court under statutory authority; and (6) A reference to any kind of written material or any other medium includes electronically stored information. Source: SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 101); SDCL § 19-9-1 ; SL 2016, ch 239 (Supreme Court Rule 15-17 ), eff. Jan. 1, 2016.