S.D. Codified Laws § 22-6-7
Petty offense actions--Procedure
Actions for violations of petty offenses are civil proceedings in which the state is the plaintiff. Such actions are governed by chapter 23-1A .
Source: SL 1976, ch 158, § 6-3 ; SL 1977, ch 193, § 26; SL 2005, ch 120, § 433.