South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-44-2 — (Rule 48(a)) Dismissal of charges by prosecution--Defendant's consent required during trial
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 44: Miscellaneous Administrative Provisions, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-44-2
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.
A prosecuting attorney may file a dismissal of an indictment, information, or complaint and the prosecution shall thereupon terminate. Such a dismissal may not be filed during a trial without the consent of the defendant.
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