In South Dakota, what is the legal term for when a law enforcement officer takes someone into custody without a warrant?

The legal term for when a law enforcement officer takes someone into custody without a warrant in South Dakota is "arrest." An arrest occurs when a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that a person has committed a crime and consequently takes that individual into custody.

In South Dakota, as in other jurisdictions, this allows officers to ensure that individuals who may pose a threat to public safety or are suspected of committing an offense are removed from the community and brought to justice. The authority for warrantless arrests is addressed under South Dakota law, which allows for this action under specific circumstances, typically when an officer witnesses a crime or has sufficient evidence to believe a crime has occurred.

While detainment may involve holding a person temporarily, it does not equate to the full legal process or implications of an arrest, such as the rights and procedures that follow. A search, on the other hand, pertains to the examination of a person’s property, and a summons is a legal document ordering someone to appear in court rather than a form of custody.