South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-9-4 — (Rule 12.1(d)) Exclusion of testimony of undisclosed alibi witness--Defendant's right to testify
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 9: (Rule 12.1) Notice Of Alibi, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-9-4
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.
Upon the failure of either party to comply with the requirements of § 23A-9-1, 23A-9-2, or 23A-9-3, the court shall exclude the testimony of any undisclosed witness offered by such party as to the defendant's absence from or presence at, the scene of the alleged offense. This section shall not limit the right of a defendant to testify in his own behalf.
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