South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 23A > Chapter 33 – Relief Pending Appeal


§ 23A-33-1	Stay of execution by trial court on notice of intent to appeal
§ 23A-33-2	(Rule 38(a)(2)) Stay of imprisonment on appeal–Transfer of prisoner tofacilitate preparation of appeal
§ 23A-33-3	Stay of further proceedings on appeal from order before judgment
§ 23A-33-4	(Rule 38(a)(3)) Stay of fine pending appeal–Security required of defendant
§ 23A-33-5	(Rule 38(a)(4)) Stay of order for probation
§ 23A-33-6	Bail pending appeal

Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
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.
Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.