South Dakota Codified Laws 26-7A-62. Inspection of internal documents of state prohibited–Exceptions–Inspection of statements of state’s witnesses prohibited–Exceptions
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Except as provided in §§ 26-7A-58, 26-7A-59, and 26-7A-61 the discovery or inspection of reports, memoranda, or other internal documents made by the state’s attorney or other employees of the state or any department or agency of the state in connection with the investigation or litigation of the case is not authorized. The discovery or inspection of statements made by witnesses or prospective witnesses of the state or any department or agency of the state is not authorized except as provided in §§ 26-7A-64 to 26-7A-66, inclusive.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-7A-62
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
Source: SL 1991, ch 217, § 69E.