South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-27-47.1. Motion to access court services records or testimony on court services records–Notice
If, in connection with a judicial proceeding, a person not authorized by court order pursuant to § 23A-27-47 seeks confidential records prepared or maintained by a court services officer or testimony from a court services officer on the records, the person must file a motion with the court. The motion must state the issue to which the records or testimony is relevant, how the records or testimony is admissible, and the reason why the records or testimony cannot be obtained elsewhere. The motion must be served on the parties and the court services officer who prepared or maintained the records or whose testimony is being sought. The court shall set a hearing on the motion. The moving party shall comply with § 23A-41-4.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-27-47.1
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Source: SL 2022, ch 74, § 2.