South Dakota legal term
Personal property losses in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Personal property losses” 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 “Personal property losses” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(14) "Personal property losses," the replacement value of property, including clothing and bedding, used for evidentiary purposes; (15) "Security devices," the cost to repair or install locks, door eyeholes, security lights, or other similar security and safety measures necessary to ensure the safety of the victim. (SDCL § 23A-28B-1)
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