South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-5-15. Evidence heard by grand jury–Order for production of evidence
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The rules of evidence shall apply to proceedings before the grand jury. A grand jury is not bound to hear evidence for a defendant, but it is its duty to weigh all the evidence submitted to it. When it has reason to believe that there is other evidence, it may order such evidence to be produced, and for that purpose the prosecuting attorney may issue process for the witnesses.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-5-15
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.1225; SDCL, § 23-30-12; SL 1978, ch 178, § 55.