South Dakota § 26-9-2 Short terms used to describe offenses.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 26-9-2 — Short terms used to describe offenses.

South Dakota § 26-9-2

Title 26MINORS

Ch. 26-8ECONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY OR DEPENDENCY

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S.D. Codified Laws § 26-9-2 (2026).

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When any person is prosecuted under § 26-9-1 , and the charge against such person concerns the abuse or neglect of a child, the offense for convenience may be termed contributory abuse or contributory neglect. If it concerns the delinquency of a child, for convenience it may be termed contributory delinquency. If it concerns a child in need of supervision, for convenience it may be termed contributing to the child's status as a child in need of supervision.

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When any person is prosecuted under § 26-9-1 , and the charge against such person concerns the abuse or neglect of a child, the offense for convenience may be termed contributory abuse or contributory neglect. If it concerns the delinquency of a child, for convenience it may be termed contributory delinquency. If it concerns a child in need of supervision, for convenience it may be termed contributing to the child's status as a child in need of supervision.