The defendant is permitted to have up to five witnesses present at the execution. Witnesses for the defendant may include counsel, members of the clergy, relatives, or friends.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-27A-34.2

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Source: SL 2008, ch 117, § 30.