South Dakota § 15-12-20 Definition of terms.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 15-12-20 — Definition of terms.

South Dakota § 15-12-20

Title 15CIVIL PROCEDURE

Ch. 15-11CHANGE OF CIRCUIT JUDGE OR MAGISTRATE

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Terms, as used in §§ to 15-12-37 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, mean:

(1)"Action," any action or special proceeding in the trial court, whether civil or criminal or quasi - criminal;

(2)"Canon" or "Canons," the canons set forth in the South Dakota Code of Judicial Conduct appearing as an appendix to chapter 16-2 ;

(3)"Judge," a judge of the circuit court or a retired justice or judge acting pursuant to appointment by the Chief Justice;

(4)"Magistrate," both magistrate judges and nonlaw - trained magistrates as defined by § 16-12A-1.1 ; and (5) "Party," any party within the meaning of the rules of civil or criminal procedure and the statutes of this state.

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Terms, as used in §§ to 15-12-37 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, mean: (1) "Action," any action or special proceeding in the trial court, whether civil or criminal or quasi - criminal; (2) "Canon" or "Canons," the canons set forth in the South Dakota Code of Judicial Conduct appearing as an appendix to chapter 16-2 ; (3) "Judge," a judge of the circuit court or a retired justice or judge acting pursuant to appointment by the Chief Justice; (4) "Magistrate," both magistrate judges and nonlaw - trained magistrates as defined by § 16-12A-1.1 ; and (5) "Party," any party within the meaning of the rules of civil or criminal procedure and the statutes of this state.