If it is found pursuant to chapter 23A-10A, that a person accused of a crime is unfit to proceed as a result of mental illness or defect because such person lacks the capacity to understand the proceedings against him or to assist in his own defense, the attorney general shall bring an action under the civil procedure laws and rules of this state to determine the disposition of the escrow account.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-28A-10

  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1982, ch 184, § 8.