South Dakota § 23-6-10 - Reports by director--Contents--Distribution--Misdemeanor.
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§ 23-6-10. Reports by director--Contents--Distribution--Misdemeanor.
Annually, and at such other times as he may determine, the director shall prepare and publish reports reflecting the crime situation in this state, the operation of public agencies engaged in the administration of criminal justice and in the conduct of the punishment or treatment of criminals. The director shall point out what he considers to be significant features regarding crime, the administration of criminal justice and the punishment or treatment of criminals, and may recommend such measures as he may consider desirable or constructive with reference thereto. Upon request therefor and payment of the reasonable cost, the director shall furnish copies of such reports to officers of the United States, and to any public police, prosecution, judicial, punishment, or treatment official or agency of this or any other state, or territory, or country. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1939, ch 138, §§ 12, 15; SDC Supp 1960, §§ 55.15A12, 55.9933; SDCL, § 23-6-18; SL 1978, ch 169, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23-6-10 ("Reports by director--Contents--Distribution--Misdemeanor.") 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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