South Dakota legal term
Forensic medical examination in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Forensic medical examination” 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 “Forensic medical examination” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(1) "Forensic medical examination," a medical assessment, administered in accordance with § 22-22-26.6, with the following components: (a) Examination of physical trauma; (b) Patient interview, determination of medical history, triage, and consultation; and (c) Collection and evaluation of any evidence, including any photographic documentation; preservation and maintenance of the chain of custody of evidence; medical specimen collection; and any assessment of whether an alcohol-facilitated sexual assault or a drug-facilitated sexual assault occurred and any toxicology screening deemed necessar (SDCL § 22-22-26.5)
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