South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 15 > Chapter 13 – Reference of Cases


§ 15-13-1	Purposes for which reference made on agreement of parties
§ 15-13-2	Purposes for which reference made without agreement of parties
§ 15-13-3	Shorthand reporter–Appointment, qualifications and duties

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.