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Program in South Dakota Criminal Law

Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

In South Dakota criminal law, “Program” 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 “Program” mean in South Dakota criminal law?

(4) "Program," the medical assistance program authorized by Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act and implemented by the medical services program of the State Department of Social Services; (5) "Provider," any person who has applied to participate or who participates in the program as a provider of a good or a service; (6) "Recipient," any individual who receives benefits under the program; (7) "Records," any medical, professional, or business records relative to the treatment or care of any recipient, or to a good or a service provided to any such recipient, or to rates paid for such a (SDCL § 22-45-1)

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