South Dakota legal term
Economic loss in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Economic loss” 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 “Economic loss” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(6) "Economic loss," medical and hospital expenses, loss of earnings, loss of future earnings, funeral and burial expenses, homicide scene cleanup expenses, limited personal property losses, mileage, security devices, and loss of economic benefits or support to dependents, including home maintenance and child care expenses; (7) "Fund," the crime victims' compensation fund established by § 23A-28B-40; (8) "Law enforcement officer," any person as defined in § 22-1-2; (9) "Medical expense," the cost of all medical and dental services, mental health counseling, dental and prosthetic devices, eyegl (SDCL § 23A-28B-1)
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