South Dakota § 23-6-14 - Access to files and records of bureau.
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§ 23-6-14. Access to files and records of bureau.
The Governor, and persons specifically authorized by the director, shall have access to the files and records of the bureau. No such file or record of information shall be given out or made public except as provided in this chapter, or except by order of court, or except as may be necessary in connection with any criminal investigation in the judgment of the Governor or director, for the apprehension, identification or trial of a person, or persons, accused of crime, or for the identification of deceased persons, or for the identification of property.
Source: SL 1939, ch 138, § 14; SDC Supp 1960, § 55.15A14.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23-6-14 ("Access to files and records of bureau.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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