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Section 23-6-17 – Coroners–Transmission of information required by director–Misdemeanor.

23-6-17. Coroners–Transmission of information required by director–Misdemeanor. It shall be the duty of all coroners to transmit promptly to the director reports and information, as required by the director, regarding autopsies performed and inquests conducted, together with the verdict of the coroner’s jury. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL […]

Section 23-6-19 – Uniformity of interpretation of chapter.

23-6-19. Uniformity of interpretation of chapter. This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it. Source: SL 1939, ch 138, §17; SDC Supp 1960, §55.15A16.

Section 23-7-1 – Definitions applicable to chapter.

23-7-1. Definitions applicable to chapter. Terms used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean: (1)”Antique firearm,” a firearm as defined in subdivision §22-1-2(4); (2)”Concealed,” a firearm as defined in subdivision §22-1-2(6); (3)”Crime of violence,” an action as defined in subdivision §22-1-2(9); (4)”Pistol,” a firearm as defined in subdivision §22-1-2(32); (5)”Seller,” a person as […]

Section 23-6-8.1 – Destruction of records of certain persons, incidents, and offenses.

23-6-8.1. Destruction of records of certain persons, incidents, and offenses. The director of the Bureau of Criminal Statistics may authorize the destruction of information and records of: (1)Persons who are dead; (2)Persons seventy-five years of age or older unless a violation has occurred within the last ten years; (3)Incidents that are no longer considered crimes […]