South Dakota Codified Laws 10-50-44. Witnesses not excused by self-incrimination–Evidence produced not used against witness
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No witness under subpoena authorized to be issued by the provisions of this chapter shall be excused from testifying or from producing books or papers on the ground that such testimony or the production of such books or other documentary evidence would tend to incriminate him, but such evidence or the books or papers so produced shall not be used in any criminal proceeding against him.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 10-50-44
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Source: SL 1937, ch 243, § 16; SDC 1939, § 57.3915.