The court shall have the power to remove a witness’ attorney and order the witness to obtain new counsel, when it finds that the attorney has violated § 23A-5-11 or that such removal and replacement is necessary to ensure that the activities of a grand jury are not unduly delayed or impeded. Nothing in this section shall affect the power of the court to punish for contempt or impose other appropriate sanctions.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-5-14

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

Source: SL 1978, ch 178, § 59.