South Dakota Codified Laws 23-1A-6. Minor defendant–Guardian ad litem not required–Trial as juvenile delinquent
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A minor may be sued for the commission of a petty offense without the appointment of a guardian ad litem. A state’s attorney may dismiss a petty offense complaint issued to a minor any time before judgment is entered and try the minor instead as a juvenile delinquent.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23-1A-6
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
Source: SL 1977, ch 193, § 19.