The trial counsel of a general or special court-martial shall be a member in good standing of a state or federal bar and shall prosecute in the name of the State of South Dakota, and shall, under the direction of the court, prepare the record of the proceedings.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-113

  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Record: when used in connection with the proceedings of a court-martial:

    (a) An official written transcript, written summary, or other writing relating to the proceedings. See South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-20

  • 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 2012, ch 175, § 94.