South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-13-7. Prior statements of prosecution witnesses subject to discovery after directexamination
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After a witness called by the prosecuting attorney has testified on direct examination, the court shall, on motion of the defendant, order the prosecuting attorney to produce any statement, as defined in § 23A-13-10, of the witness in the possession of the prosecuting attorney which relates to the subject matter as to which the witness has testified. If the entire contents of any such statement relate to the subject matter of the testimony of the witness, the court shall order it to be delivered directly to the defendant for his examination and use.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-13-7
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Source: SL 1978, ch 178, § 147.