South Dakota statute

SDCL § 23A-25-3.2 — Jury instructions--Certified therapeutic dogs

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

Part of Chapter 25: Jury Instructions And Deliberations, South Dakota Codified Laws.

Full text of SDCL § 23A-25-3.2

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.

SDCL § 23A-25-3.2Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

If a certified therapeutic dog has been utilized during a criminal trial, the judge shall present a jury instruction designed to prevent prejudice for or against any party. For purposes of this section, the term, certified therapeutic dog, has the meaning provided in § 23A-24-10 .

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