South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-157. Record of proceedings–Authentication
Each general and special court-martial shall keep a separate record of the proceedings in each case brought before it, and the record shall be authenticated by the signature of the military judge. If the record cannot be authenticated by the military judge by reason of the judge’s death, disability, or absence, it shall be authenticated by the signature of the trial counsel or by that of a member, if the trial counsel is unable to authenticate it by reason of the counsel’s death, disability, or absence. In a court-martial consisting of only a military judge, the record shall be authenticated by the court reporter under the same conditions which would impose such a duty on a member under this section.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-157
- 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
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- 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, § 138.