South Dakota legal term
Medical expense in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Medical expense” 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 “Medical expense” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(9) "Medical expense," the cost of all medical and dental services, mental health counseling, dental and prosthetic devices, eyeglasses or other corrective lenses, including services rendered in accordance with any method of healing recognized by the laws of this state or the United States; (10) "Person," any natural person; (11) "Personal injury," actual bodily harm or emotional distress; (12) "Victim," any person who suffers personal injury or death as a direct result of: (a) A crime, including a federal crime occurring in this state; (b) A good faith effort by the person to prevent the comm (SDCL § 23A-28B-1)
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