{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-18-8-1","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 18-8-1","heading":"Definitions.","body":"Terms used in this chapter mean:\n(1) “Electronic,” relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities;\n(2) “Electronic presence,” the relationship of two or more individuals in different locations communicating by means of video communication technology;\n(3) “Instrument,” a will, a declaration, a power of attorney, a pre-need cremation authorization, or an anatomical gift or refusal to make an anatomical gift of the individual’s body or part thereof;\n(4) \"Video communication technology,\" an electronic device or process that allows a signer and a remotely located person or persons not in the physical presence of the signer to communicate in real-time simultaneously by sight and sound and that makes any necessary reasonable accommodation for individuals with vision, hearing, or speech impairments;\n(5) “Signer,” an individual who signs or who acknowledges that signature. A signer also includes an individual who directs another person to sign for the signer in the physical presence of the signer.","path":["TITLE 18. OATHS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS","CHAPTER 18-8. REMOTE WITNESSING OF LEGAL INSTRUMENTS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/18-8-1","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"b5cc84e234872eb65d5c436e660a3f3873d9f5a7b98ec6409f94f906e74e969c","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-18-7-8","next":"us-sd/sdcl-18-8-2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}