15-12-20. Definition of terms.
Terms, as used in §§15-12-20 to 15-12-37, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, mean:
(1)"Action," any action or special proceeding in the trial court, whether civil or criminal or quasi-criminal;
(2)"Canon" or "Canons," the canons set forth in the South Dakota Code of Judicial Conduct appearing as an appendix to chapter 16-2;
(3)"Judge," a judge of the circuit court or a retired justice or judge acting pursuant to appointment by the Chief Justice;
(4)"Magistrate," both magistrate judges and nonlaw-trained magistrates as defined by § 16-12A-1.1; and
(5)"Party," any party within the meaning of the rules of civil or criminal procedure and the statutes of this state.
Source: Supreme Court Rule No. 75-5, §1; SL 2021, ch 86, § 1.