South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-17-3 — (Rule 20(c)) Return of papers to original county when defendant pleads not guilty
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 17: Transfer Of Proceedings From County, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-17-3
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.
If, after the proceeding has been transferred pursuant to § 23A-17-1, the defendant pleads not guilty, the clerk of the court or the court shall return the papers to the court in which the prosecution was commenced and the proceeding shall be restored to the docket of that court. The defendant's statement that he wishes to plead guilty or nolo contendere shall not be used against him without his consent.
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