Actions for violations of petty offenses are civil proceedings in which the state is the plaintiff. Such actions are governed by chapter 23-1A . Source: SL 1976, ch 158 , § 6-3 ; SL 1977, ch 193 , § 26; SL 2005, ch 120 , § 433.
SDCL § 22-6-7 — under AUTHORIZED PUNISHMENTS.
SDCL § 22-6-7
Actions for violations of petty offenses are civil proceedings in which the state is the plaintiff. Such actions are governed by chapter 23-1A . Source: SL 1976, ch 158 , § 6-3 ; SL 1977, ch 193 , § 26; SL 2005, ch 120 , § 433.