South Dakota § 23-3-39.8 - Policies on response to domestic abuse situations.
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§ 23-3-39.8. Policies on response to domestic abuse situations.
Each law enforcement agency shall adopt and implement written policies on its response to domestic abuse situations. The policies shall include standards of a felony, misdemeanor, and citizen's arrest; verification and enforcement of restraining and stay away orders; cite and release policies; emergency assistance to victims including medical care, transportation to shelter, and police standbys for removing personal property; assistance to victims in pursuing criminal prosecution; notification to victims of their rights; and incident report writing.
Source: SL 1994, ch 171, § 3.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23-3-39.8 ("Policies on response to domestic abuse situations.") 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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