§ 23A-26-1 (Rule 31(a)) Unanimous verdict required–Return in open court
§ 23A-26-2 (Rule 31(b)) Return of verdict as to one of two or more defendants–Retrial of defendantsas to whom verdict not reached
§ 23A-26-3 General verdict required–Special verdict permitted
§ 23A-26-4 Form of general verdict on not guilty plea
§ 23A-26-5 Form of verdict acquitting for insanity
§ 23A-26-6 Direction to reconsider improper verdict
§ 23A-26-7 Verdict as to degree of crime–Lowest degree found on reasonable doubt
§ 23A-26-8 (Rule 31(c)) Conviction of included offense or attempt
§ 23A-26-9 Appearance of defendant–When required for verdict
§ 23A-26-10 (Rule 31(d)) Polling of jury after verdict returned–Further deliberation or discharge if notunanimous
§ 23A-26-11 Recording of verdict–Inquiry of jury
§ 23A-26-12 Remand to custody on verdict of guilty or guilty but mentally ill–Commitment hearing onacquittal for insanity
§ 23A-26-12.1 Mental examination and report before hearing
§ 23A-26-12.2 Hearing
§ 23A-26-12.3 Burden of proof
§ 23A-26-12.4 Commitment–Duration
§ 23A-26-12.5 Release–Procedure–Compliance with prescribed regimen as condition
§ 23A-26-12.6 Failure to comply with regimen–Notice–Arrest–Court determination

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 23A > Chapter 26 - (Rule 31) Verdict

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Verdict: includes not only the verdict of a jury, but also the finding upon the facts of a judge, or of a referee appointed to determine the issues in a cause. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.