13-10-16. Conviction defined.

For purposes of §§ 13-10-12 to 13-10-16, inclusive, the term, conviction, means a plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere in this state or any other state. A duly certified copy of the court record is proof of the conviction and sentence.

Source: SL 2000, ch 76, § 5.