South Dakota Codified Laws 28-1-32. Rules governing custody, use and preservation of records–Use in actions involving public officers and employees
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The department shall, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, establish and enforce reasonable rules governing the custody, use, and preservation of the records, papers, files, and communications of the state and county divisions. The provisions of this section do not prevent the proper use of such records as evidence in civil or criminal actions by or against state or county officers and employees or their sureties involving the use or misuse of public funds or confidential records, or misfeasance or malfeasance in office.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 28-1-32
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Source: SL 1941, ch 326, § 1; SL 1953, ch 295, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 55.3622-1; SL 2004, ch 167, § 22.