South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-27-14. Discharge and dismissal of probationer on completion of conditions–No judgment entered–Limitation
Upon completion of the observance of all conditions imposed pursuant to § 23A-27-12.2 or 23A-27-13, the court services officer assigned to the defendant‘s case or the defendant shall bring the matter to the attention of the court, whereupon the defendant shall be discharged by the court. A formal entry of the discharge shall be entered by the clerk of courts. Discharge and dismissal under this section shall be without court adjudication of guilt and shall not be deemed a conviction for purposes of disqualifications or disabilities imposed by law upon conviction of a crime. Discharge and dismissal under this section may occur only once with respect to any person for a suspended imposition of sentence under § 23A-27-13 and only once with respect to any person for a suspended imposition of sentence under § 23A-27-12.2.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-27-14
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1953, ch 202; SL 1957, ch 181; SDC Supp 1960, § 34.3708-2; SL 1961, ch 186; SDCL, § 23-57-4; SL 1972, ch 149; SL 1976, ch 158, § 43-3; SL 1977, ch 197; SL 1978, ch 178, § 345; SL 1979, ch 159, § 17; SL 1982, ch 28, § 20; SL 2020, ch 98, § 1.