As to all the defendants who appear within the time specified in the summons, the proceeding shall be conducted in the manner provided by §§ 31-19-11 and 31-19-12, except that three days’ notice of the time and place of trial may be given by either party and the case brought on for trial at any regular or special term of court called for such purpose.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 31-19-13

  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • 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.