A motion to suppress evidence may be made in the court of the county of trial as provided in chapter 23A-8.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-35-12

  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Source: SL 1978, ch 178, § 449.