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SDCL § 23A-10-3 — (Rule 12.2(b)) Notice to prosecutor of intention to use expert testimony relating to mental condition--Additional time allowed

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 10: (Rule 12.2) Notice Of Mental Illness Defense, South Dakota Codified Laws.

Full text of SDCL § 23A-10-3

Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.

SDCL § 23A-10-3Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
If a defendant intends to introduce expert testimony relating to mental illness or insanity relevant to the issue of whether he had the mental state required for the offense charged, he shall, not less than thirty days prior to the date set for trial or at any later time as the court may direct, notify the prosecuting attorney in writing of his intention and file a copy of the notice with the clerk of the court. The court may for cause shown allow late filing of the notice or grant additional time to the parties to prepare for trial or make any other order as is appropriate.

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