South Dakota Codified Laws 31-19-12. Hearing at special term–Rights of defendants–Rules of civil procedure applicable
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At the time and place specified in the order, a special term of the court shall be held, at which the proceedings in impaneling the jury, trial, and rendering of the verdict or verdicts shall be conducted in the same manner as in civil actions, except that every defendant shall have the same rights and privileges, upon such trial, to challenge jurors and examine and cross–examine witnesses and participate therein, by himself or attorney, as a defendant in a civil action who has appeared and answered.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 31-19-12
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Source: SL 1953, ch 152; SDC Supp 1960, § 28.13A07.