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Intake officer in South Dakota Criminal Law

Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

In South Dakota criminal law, “Intake officer” 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 “Intake officer” mean in South Dakota criminal law?

(20) "Intake officer," a judge of a circuit court or the court's designee who may not be a court services officer, law enforcement officer, or prosecuting attorney. (SDCL § 26-7A-1)

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