An arrest is the taking of a person into custody so that he may be held to answer for the alleged commission of a public offense.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-3-1

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.1601; SDCL, § 23-22-1; SL 1978, ch 178, § 14.