Nothing contained in § 23A-26-12 or 23A-46-10 precludes a person who is committed under either of such sections from establishing by writ of habeas corpus the illegality of his detention.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-46-6

  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

Source: SL 1985, ch 192, § 35.