§ 7-12-1 Sheriff to preserve the peace–Apprehension of felons–Execution of process
§ 7-12-2 Office at county seat–Service and posting of notices
§ 7-12-3 Attendance on courts and county commissioners
§ 7-12-4 Compliance with attorney general’s orders–Enforcement of laws
§ 7-12-5 Information furnished to attorney general and state’s attorney–Assistance in prosecution of offenses
§ 7-12-6 Deputy sheriff to act on disqualification or incapacity of sheriff–Coroner to serve papers on sheriff
§ 7-12-7 Designation of circuit court commissioner to act in absence, inability, or disqualification of sheriff and coroner
§ 7-12-9 Deputies, jailers, and clerks authorized by county commissioners–Compensation
§ 7-12-10 Appointment and removal of deputies, jailers, and clerks–Oath and bond
§ 7-12-10.1 Civil service system for deputies in large county–Features of system–Repeal or modification
§ 7-12-11 Responsibility of sheriff for deputies, jailers, and clerks–Summary relief from duties
§ 7-12-12 Vehicles and equipment furnished to sheriff by county–Mileage payments not made
§ 7-12-13 Payment of expenses where vehicle furnished by county
§ 7-12-14 County reimbursement of expenses on official business
§ 7-12-15 Sheriff’s salary schedule
§ 7-12-17 Mileage and food allowances unaffected by salary provisions–Deduction for housing furnished by county
§ 7-12-18 Fees and traveling expenses chargeable by sheriff
§ 7-12-18.1 Uncollectable fees removed as assets of county
§ 7-12-19.1 Fees paid to sheriff–Remittance to county treasurer
§ 7-12-20 Endorsement of fees for service of process for state–Fees not required of county
§ 7-12-21 Reimbursement of travel expense outside county
§ 7-12-22 Prisoner transportation expenses–State reimbursement
§ 7-12-23 Reimbursement for taking prisoner before judge
§ 7-12-24 Prisoner transportation allowances not considered fees for salary purposes
§ 7-12-25 Fees deposited in general fund
§ 7-12-25.1 Fees deposited in joint law enforcement fund if joint commission exists in county
§ 7-12-26 County payment of judgments against sheriff and deputies
§ 7-12-26.1 Purchase of liability insurance for sheriff, deputies, and employees
§ 7-12-27 Reimbursement of sheriff and deputies paid from county general fund
§ 7-12-28 Failure to perform duty or account for fees as misdemeanor
§ 7-12-29 Taking and holding animal suspected of being dangerous–Formal determination–Disposal of dangerous animal
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 7 > Chapter 12 - Sheriff

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Chambers: A judge's office.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Personal property: includes money, goods, chattels, things in action, and evidences of debt. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.