The penalty of life imprisonment may not be imposed upon any defendant for any offense committed when the defendant was less than eighteen years of age.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-6-1.3

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Source: SL 2016, ch 121, § 2.