A series of trials arising out of a single incident shall be considered as one court trial in applying the provisions of §§ 7-16B-16 and 7-16B-17.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 7-16B-18

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Source: SL 1992, ch 55, § 6.