South Dakota Codified Laws 21-27-12. Day set for hearing of cause
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Upon the return of the writ of habeas corpus, a day shall be set for the hearing of the cause of imprisonment or detainer, not exceeding thirty days thereafter, unless for good cause additional or less time is allowed.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-27-12
- 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.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Source: CCrimP 1877, § 673; CL 1887, § 7841; RCCrimP 1903, § 773; RC 1919, § 4980; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.5504; SL 1983, ch 169, § 11.