The rules of evidence in civil cases are applicable also to criminal cases, except as otherwise provided in this title.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-22-2

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 399, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3631; SDCL, § 23-44-9; SL 1978, ch 178, § 279.