SDCL § 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.