South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-17-3. (Rule 20(c)) Return of papers to original county when defendant pleads not guilty
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If, after the proceeding has been transferred pursuant to § 23A-17-1, the defendant pleads not guilty, the clerk of the court or the court shall return the papers to the court in which the prosecution was commenced and the proceeding shall be restored to the docket of that court. The defendant’s statement that he wishes to plead guilty or nolo contendere shall not be used against him without his consent.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-17-3
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
Source: SL 1978, ch 178, § 223.