15-12-20. Definition of terms. Terms, as used in §§15-12-20 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. Source: Supreme Court Rule No. 75-5, §1; SL 2021, ch 86, § 1.
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