South Dakota Code § 19-19-101

Scope--Definitions
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(a) Scope.
This chapter governs proceedings in the courts of this state to the extent and with the exceptions stated in §
19-19-1101
.
(b) Definitions.
In these rules:
(1) "Civil case" means a civil action or proceeding;
(2) "Criminal case" includes a criminal proceeding;
(3) "Public office" includes a public agency;
(4) "Record" includes a memorandum, report, or data compilation;
(5) A "rule prescribed by the Supreme Court" means a rule adopted by the Supreme Court under statutory authority; and
(6) A reference to any kind of written material or any other medium includes electronically stored information.

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