Any procedure, testimony taken, or material produced under §§ 37-1-11.1 and 37-1-11.2 shall be kept confidential by the attorney general before bringing an action, and during the action, against a person under this chapter for the violation under investigation, unless confidentiality is waived in writing by the person being investigated and the person who has testified, answered interrogatories, or produced material, or disclosure is authorized by the court.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 37-1-11.3

  • Interrogatories: Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

Source: SL 1977, ch 305, § 8.

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