South Dakota legal term
Board in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Board” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the South Dakota criminal code.
What does “Board” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(1) "Board," the Board of Pardons and Paroles; (2) "Department," the Department of Corrections; (3) "Secretary," the secretary of the Department of Corrections. (SDCL § 24-15A-2)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage
- False statement on application to state agency for loan, grant, or other financial assistance for business or agriculture
- Internet service providers to report suspected violations of child pornography laws
- Threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others
Related terms in the same statutes
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