S.D. Codified Laws § 3-17-10

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024

Section 3-17-10 - Officer allowed expenses of defense after judgment for him in removal proceedings

If the final determination of such proceeding be favorable to such accused officer, he shall be allowed the reasonable and necessary expenses he has incurred in his defense, including a reasonable attorney fee, to be fixed by the court or judge. Such expenses shall be paid by the county, if he be a county officer; by the township, if he be a township officer; and by the municipality if he be an officer of such municipality.

SDCL 3-17-10

SL 1915, ch 268, § 1; RC 1919, § 7015; SDC 1939, § 48.0206; SL 1992, ch 60, § 2.