South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-24-11 — Introduction of certified therapeutic dog--Motion--Contents
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 24: Conduct Of Trial, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-24-11
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.
Before the introduction of a certified therapeutic dog into the courtroom, the party desiring to utilize the presence of a certified therapeutic dog shall, outside the presence of the jury, file a motion containing the following information:
(1)
The credentials of the certified therapeutic dog;
(2)
The credentials of the certified handler;
(3)
That the certified therapeutic dog is adequately insured;
(4)
That a basic relationship has been established between the child witness, or the witness having a developmental disability, and the certified therapeutic dog in anticipation of testimony;
(5)
That the certified therapeutic dog is capable of sitting quietly for extended periods of time; and
(6)
That the presence of the certified therapeutic dog may reduce anxiety experienced by the child witness or the witness having a developmental disability while testifying in the criminal trial or hearing.
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