LEOLA, S.D. (Hub City Radio)-

District 23 Senator Mark Lapka according to court documents has now refused to sign the complaint stemming from the DUI charge on the October 9th incident taking place near Leola.

McPherson County States Attorney Austin Hoffman said the signature portion is neccessary for a scheduled court appearance on the DUI charge.

The complaint accuses Lapka of having a blood alcohol level above .08 which is a violation of South Dakota law.

This is Lapka’s first DUI charge against him.

Lapka’s next schedule court appearance which is mandatory for a DUI charge is on Tuesday, October 27th.  If Lapka choose to not appear, a warrant will be out for his arrest.