South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-2-9 — (Rule 4(d)(3)) Warrant executed by arrest--Advice to defendant as to warrant--Manner of service of summons
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 2: Complaint, Warrant And Summons, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-2-9
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.
A warrant is executed by the arrest of the defendant. A law enforcement officer need not have the warrant in his possession at the time of the arrest, but upon request he shall show the warrant to the defendant as soon as possible. If the law enforcement officer does not have the warrant in his possession at the time of the arrest, he shall then inform the defendant of the offense charged and of the fact that a warrant has been issued.
A summons shall be served upon a defendant at least five days before the day of appearance fixed therein by delivering a copy to him personally or by leaving it at his dwelling house or usual place of abode with some person over the age of fourteen years then residing therein.
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