19-19-101. Scope--Definitions.(a) Scope. This chapter governs proceedings in the courts of this state to the extent and with the exceptions stated in §19-19-1101.(b) Definitions. In these rules:(1)'Civil case' means a civil action or proceeding;(2)'Criminal case' includes a criminal proceeding;(3)'Public office' includes a public agency;(4)'Record' includes a memorandum, report, or data compilation;(5)A 'rule prescribed by the Supreme Court' means a rule adopted by the Supreme Court under statutory authority; and(6)A reference to any kind of written material or any other medium includes electronically stored information. Source: SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 101); SDCL §19-9-1; SL 2016, ch 239 (Supreme Court Rule 15-17), eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
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