South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-5-3. (Rule 6(b)(1)) Grounds for challenge to array or individual jurors–Trial of challenge
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Either the prosecuting attorney or a defendant may challenge the array of grand jurors on the ground that a grand jury was not selected, drawn or summoned in accordance with law and may challenge an individual grand juror on the ground that the juror is not legally qualified. Challenges shall be made before the administration of the oath to the jurors and shall be tried by the circuit court.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-5-3
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §§ 34.1204, 34.1205; SDCL, §§ 23-29-2, 23-29-5; SL 1978, ch 178, § 46.