Statements made by the juvenile in the course of a competency evaluation may not be admitted as evidence in the adjudicatory stage for the purpose of proving any alleged delinquent act.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-7A-32.9

  • 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.

Source: SL 2013, ch 121, § 9.

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