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.

Source: 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.