South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-15-1. Order for conference to consider preliminary matters–Defendant not represented bycounsel
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Any time after the filing of an indictment or information a court upon motion of any party or upon its own motion may order one or more conferences to consider such matters as will promote a fair and expeditious trial. This section shall not be invoked in a case where a defendant is not represented by counsel.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-15-1
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- 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 1978, ch 178, § 204.