Compliance with the plan of restitution as approved or modified by the court shall be a condition of the defendant‘s probation or suspension. Restitution payments shall be made to the office of the clerk unless otherwise ordered by the court.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-28-7

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.

Source: SL 1978, ch 177, § 2; SDCL Supp, § 23-48A-2; SL 1978, ch 178, § 357.