South Dakota Codified Laws 32-24-5. Prosecution for reckless driving–Plea and trial method taken first on charge ofprincipal offense–Notice to accused of charge of former conviction or convictions
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The plea and election of method of trial by the accused shall be first taken only on the first part of the information described in § 32-24-4 but before a plea is made the accused shall be informed by the judge, in absence of the jury, of the contents of his second part. There shall be entered in the minutes of the court the time and place when and where the judge so informed the accused, and like entry thereof shall be made in the judgment.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-24-5
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- 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 1982, ch 249, § 3.