South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-6-17 — Statutory words not required in indictment or information--Interpretation of words and phrases
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 6: Indictment And Information, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-6-17
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.
Words used in a statute to describe a public offense need not be strictly recited in an indictment or information, but other words conveying the same meaning may be used. Words used in an indictment or information shall be interpreted according to their usual meaning in common language, except words and phrases defined by law, which shall be interpreted according to their legal meaning.
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