Upon completion of proceedings under § 34A-10-5, the court shall adjudicate the impact of the defendant‘s conduct on the air, water, or other natural resources and on the public trust therein in accordance with this chapter. In such adjudication the court may order that additional evidence be taken to the extent necessary to protect the rights recognized in this chapter.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34A-10-7

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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 1973, ch 144, § 5 (3); SDCL Supp, § 21-10A-7.