S.D. Codified Laws § 34-20A-112

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 34-20A-112 - Providing first aid or other medical assistance as mitigating factor-Limitations on immunity

Providing first aid or other medical assistance to someone who is experiencing a drug-related overdose may be used as a mitigating factor in a criminal prosecution for which immunity is not provided under §§ 34-20A-109 to 34-20A-113, inclusive. Nothing in §§ 34-20A-109 to 34-20A-113, inclusive, may be construed to:

(1) Bar the admissibility of any evidence obtained in connection with the investigation and prosecution of other crimes or violations committed by a person who otherwise qualifies for limited immunity pursuant to §§ 34-20A-109 to 34-20A-113, inclusive; or
(2) Limit, modify, or remove any immunity from liability currently available to public entities, public employees by law, or prosecutors.

SDCL 34-20A-112

SL 2017, ch 154, §4.
Added by S.L. 2017, ch. 154,s. 4, eff. 7/1/2017.