South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-26-1 — (Rule 31(a)) Unanimous verdict required--Return in open court
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 26: (Rule 31) Verdict, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-26-1
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 jury verdict shall be unanimous. It shall be returned by the jury to the judge or magistrate in open court. When the jurors appear, they must be asked by the court or the clerk whether they have agreed upon their verdict. If the foreman answers in the affirmative, they must, on being required, declare the same.
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