South Dakota § 23A-28B-20 - Calculating compensation--Standard.
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§ 23A-28B-20. Calculating compensation--Standard.
For the purpose of calculating compensation to be awarded pursuant to this chapter, the department shall establish uniform standards for compensation under this chapter, taking into consideration the rates and amounts of compensation payable for injuries and for death under the laws of this state and the United States and availability of funds under this chapter. Standards for compensation shall be established by rules promulgated by the department pursuant to chapter 1-26. Loss of earnings, loss of future earnings, and loss of support shall be determined on the basis of the victim's average monthly earnings for the six months immediately preceding the date of injury, or the monthly minimum wage as of the date of the crime underlying the claim, whichever is less. The monthly minimum wage shall be based upon the federal hourly minimum wage in effect as of the date of the crime multiplied by 173.2 hours per month.
Source: SL 1991, ch 201, § 20; SL 1997, ch 145, § 3.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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