South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-26-9 — Appearance of defendant--When required for verdict
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-26-9
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.
If an indictment or information is for a felony, the defendant must, before the verdict is received, appear in person. If it is for a misdemeanor, the verdict may, in the discretion of the court, be rendered in his absence. In any case, if a defendant flees the jurisdiction of a court, the verdict may be returned in his absence.
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