South Dakota legal term
Test in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Test” 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 “Test” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(11) "Test," "testing," any medically recognized test for determining the presence of blood-borne pathogens; and (12) "Victim," any person who is the direct subject of an alleged act which would constitute a crime of violence as defined by subdivision 22-1-2(9), a violation of chapter 22-22, an assault as defined by § 22-18-1, a violation of § 22-18-26, or a motor vehicle accident which involved a violation of chapter 32-23 or the parent or guardian of such a person if the person is under age eighteen. (SDCL § 23A-35B-1)
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