In the trial of an action pursuant to § 49-7A-28, the evidence introduced in the proceedings before the board shall constitute the record and evidence on the trial of the case in court. No additional evidence other than that introduced before the board may be introduced at the court trial. The report and order of the board shall be taken and held to be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 49-7A-29

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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 2002, ch 211, § 23.