Child in need of supervision defined

For purposes of this chapter, a child in need of supervision is a child: (1) Of compulsory school age who is habitually absent from school without legal excuse; (2) Who has run away from home or is otherwise beyond the control of the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; (3) Whose behavior or condition endangers the child's own welfare or the welfare of others; (4) Who has violated any federal or state law or regulation or local ordinance for which there is not a penalty of a criminal nature for an adult, other than a petty offense; (5) Who has violated § 32-23-21 or 35-9-2 ; or (6) Who engages in prostitution by offering to engage in sexual activity for a fee or other compensation. Source: SDC 1939, § 43.0301 (5) as enacted by SL 1968, ch 164 , § 1; SL 1991, ch 217 , § 141B; SDCL § 26-8-7.1; SL 1994, ch 219 , § 2; SL 1996, ch 179 , § 1; SL 1998, ch 215 , § 3; SL 2003, ch 149 , § 4; SL 2004, ch 218 , § 2; SL 2019, ch 109 , § 1; SL 2024, ch 99 , § 1.