Section 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.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.SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 101); SDCL § 19-9-1.