South Dakota legal term
Computer in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Computer” 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 “Computer” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(4) "Computer," any electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other high-speed data processing device performing logical, arithmetic, or storage functions and includes any data storage facility or communications facility directly related to or operating in conjunction with such device, including wireless communication devices such as cellular phones. (SDCL § 22-24A-2)
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