South Dakota § 33-10-252 - Desertion by commissioned officer.
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§ 33-10-252. Desertion by commissioned officer.
Any commissioned officer of the state military forces who, after tender of the officer's resignation and before notice of its acceptance, quits the officer's post or proper duties without leave and with intent to remain away therefrom permanently is guilty of desertion.
Source: SL 2012, ch 175, § 233.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 33-10-252 ("Desertion by commissioned officer.") 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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