South Dakota Codified Laws 21-27-22. Bail without surety pending review of order discharging prisoner
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Pending appellate review of an order discharging a prisoner on habeas corpus, he shall be admitted to bail without surety.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-27-22
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- 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: Supreme Court Rule 623, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.5509 (4).