South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 23A > Chapter 15 – (Rule 17.1) Pretrial Conference
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| § 23A-15-1 | Order for conference to consider preliminary matters–Defendant not represented bycounsel |
| § 23A-15-2 | Memorandum of matters agreed upon at conference |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 23A > Chapter 15 - (Rule 17.1) Pretrial Conference
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.