If a motion is made to a court or referee to postpone a trial, the payment of disbursements caused by the postponement may be awarded in the discretion of the court or referee as a condition of granting the postponement.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-17-60

  • 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 148, § 25.