South Dakota legal term
Claimant in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Claimant” 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 “Claimant” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(1) "Claimant," any person entitled to apply for compensation pursuant to this chapter; (2) "Commission," the South Dakota Crime Victims' Compensation Commission as established by § 23A-28B-3; (3) "Crime," conduct that occurs or is attempted in this state, including that arising from domestic violence, human trafficking, and acts of terrorism, as defined in 18 USC § 2331 as of January 1, 1997, which conduct results in personal injury or death and is punishable as a felony or misdemeanor, or would be so punishable except that the person engaging in the conduct lacked the capacity to commit the (SDCL § 23A-28B-1)
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