South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-28A-7. Acquittal of accused person–Payment of escrowed moneys
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Upon dismissal of charges or acquittal of any accused person the attorney general shall immediately pay over or satisfy to such accused person the moneys or other property in the escrow account established on behalf of such accused person.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-28A-7
- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- 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
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1982, ch 184, § 5.