The guilt or innocence of an accused as to the crime of which he is charged may not be inquired into by a circuit court judge in any extradition proceeding except as it may be necessary to identify the person held as being the person charged with the crime.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23-24B-4.2

  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1978, ch 172, § 10.