A judgment in a petty offense case has the same effect as any other civil judgment and may be executed, levied on, and become a lien on the property of a defendant accordingly.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23-1A-21

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1977, ch 193, § 24.