South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-18-2 — (Rule 23(b)) Number of jurors--Stipulation for smaller jury
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 18: (Rule 23) Trial By Jury Or Court, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-18-2
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.
Juries shall consist of twelve members but at any time before verdict the parties may stipulate in writing or orally on the record with the approval of the court that the jury shall consist of any number less than twelve.
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