South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-28-8. Failure to comply as violation of conditions of probation–Modification of plan by court–Contempt
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Failure of the defendant to comply with § 23A-28-3 or to comply with the plan of restitution as approved or modified by the court constitutes a violation of the conditions of probation. Without limitation, the court may modify the plan of restitution or extend the period of time for restitution, regardless of whether the defendant is no longer on probation. If the defendant fails to make payment as ordered by the court, the defendant may be held in contempt of the court’s order.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-28-8
- 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, § 4; SDCL Supp, § 23-48A-6; SL 1978, ch 178, § 360; SL 2001, ch 121, § 1.