South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-28A-13 — Legal representation of accused or convicted person--Use of escrowed moneys
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 28A: Profits From Crime--Restitution, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-28A-13
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.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this chapter, the attorney general shall transfer proceeds from an escrow account to any person accused or convicted of a crime upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction after a showing by such person that the proceeds shall be used for the exclusive purpose of retaining legal representation at any stage of the proceedings against such person, including the appeals process, after first making adequate provisions to protect the victims of the crime pursuant to § 23A-28A-4.
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