South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-2-6. (Rule 4(c)(2)) Contents and signature of summons
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A summons shall be in the same form as a warrant of arrest except that it shall summon the defendant to appear before a committing magistrate at a stated time and place. In addition, a summons shall state that if the defendant does not appear, a warrant will be issued for his arrest. A summons must be signed by a committing magistrate.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-2-6
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
Source: SL 1978, ch 178, § 8.