South Dakota legal term
Temporary custody in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Temporary custody” 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 “Temporary custody” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(27) "Temporary custody," the physical and legal control of a child prior to final disposition. (SDCL § 26-7A-1)
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