Any investigative or law enforcement officer who, by any means authorized by this chapter, has obtained knowledge of the contents of any wire, electronic, or oral communication or evidence derived from the contents may use the contents to the extent appropriate to the proper performance of the officer’s official duties.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-35A-16

  • 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.

Source: SL 1969, ch 158, § 5 (2); SDCL Supp, § 23-13A-7; SL 1980, ch 181, § 6; SL 2017, ch 108, § 12.