South Dakota Codified Laws 15-5A-5. Post-conviction proceedings
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At the discretion of the court, post-conviction proceedings, including habeas corpus proceedings, may be conducted by interactive audiovisual device.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-5A-5
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.