Whenever a witness in any proceeding before a grand jury of this state refuses without just cause to comply with an order to testify or provide other information, the prosecuting attorney may apply to the court for an order directing the witness to show cause why the witness should not be held in contempt.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-38-3

  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.

Source: SL 1978, ch 178, § 476.