S.D. Codified Laws § 26-8B-2

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 26-8B-2 - Child in need of supervision defined

For purposes of this chapter, a child in need of supervision is a child:

(1) Of compulsory school age who is habitually absent from school without legal excuse;

(2) Who has run away from home or is otherwise beyond the control of the child's parent, guardian, or custodian;

(3) Whose behavior or condition endangers the child's own welfare or the welfare of others;

(4) Who has violated any federal or state law or regulation or local ordinance for which there is not a penalty of a criminal nature for an adult, other than a petty offense;

(5) Who has violated § 32-23-21 or 35-9-2; or

(6) Who engages in prostitution by offering to engage in sexual activity for a fee or other compensation.

SDCL 26-8B-2

SDC 1939, § 43.0301 (5) as enacted by SL 1968, ch 164, § 1; SL 1991, ch 217, § 141B; SDCL § 26-8-7.1; SL 1994, ch 219, § 2; SL 1996, ch 179, § 1; SL 1998, ch 215, §3; SL 2003, ch 149, §4; SL 2004, ch 218, §2; SL 2019, ch 109, §1; SL 2024, ch 99, §1.

Amended by S.L. 2024, ch. 99,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by S.L. 2019, ch. 109,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2019.