S.D. Codified Laws § 13-27-20

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
Section 13-27-20 - Complaints against persons responsible for truancy-Contents of complaint-Verification-Dismissal

Each truancy officer shall make and file truancy complaints for children who are enrolled in the school district. Any teacher, school officer, or citizen may make and file a truancy complaint, before a circuit court judge, against any person having control of a child of compulsory school age who is not being provided with alternative instruction or attending school or whose attendance at school is irregular. The complaint must state the name of the parent, guardian, or person responsible for the control of the child. The complaint must be verified by oath upon belief of the complainant. A truancy complaint that, together with any accompanying affidavit, does not establish probable cause must be dismissed upon motion of the defendant to the circuit court judge.

SDCL 13-27-20

SDC 1939, § 15.3206; SL 1955, ch 41, ch 15, § 6; SL 1975, ch 128, § 178; SL 1982, ch 142, § 9; SL 1993, ch 213, § 84; SL 2021, ch 76, §14; SL 2023, ch 56, §1.
Amended by S.L. 2023, ch. 56,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 76,s. 14, eff. 7/1/2021.