South Dakota legal term
Parents in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Parents” 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 “Parents” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(22) "Parents," biological or adoptive parents of a child, including either parent, any single or surviving parent, and any custodial or noncustodial parent, jointly or severally; (23) "Protective supervision," a legal status created by court order under which an alleged or adjudicated abused or neglected child is permitted to remain in the home of the child's parents, guardian, or custodian or is placed with a relative or other suitable person and supervision and assistance is provided by the court, Department of Social Services, or another agency designated by the court; (24) "Qualified ment (SDCL § 26-7A-1)
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