South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-28B-42 — Compensation surcharge for certain crimes--Waiver
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 28B: Crime Victims' Compensation Program, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-28B-42
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
In any criminal action for a violation of state law or county or municipal ordinance, in addition to any other liquidated cost, penalty, assessment, surcharge, or fine provided by law, there shall be levied a crime victims' compensation surcharge on each Class 2 misdemeanor, Class 1 misdemeanor, or felony conviction of five dollars.
However, the surcharge imposed by this section does not apply to violations relating to parking of vehicles. In a case of clear financial hardship when a fine is suspended in whole or in part, the surcharge provided for in this section may be waived.
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