South Dakota criminal code — chapter
Chapter 39: (Rule 43) Presence Of The Defendant
Chapter 39 of Title 23A: Criminal Procedure, South Dakota Codified Laws. Statutory text on each section page is current through the legislative session it names.
Sections of Chapter 39
- SDCL § 23A-39-1 — (Rule 43 (a)) Presence required at all times except as provided
- SDCL § 23A-39-2 — (Rule 43(b)) Voluntary absence of defendant from trial--Conduct justifying exclusion
- SDCL § 23A-39-3 — (Rule 43(c)) Corporation appearing by counsel--Presence not required in misdemeanor prosecutions--Hearing to reduce sentence
- SDCL § 23A-39-4 — Bench warrant for defendant failing to appear after release on bail--Costs assessed against defendant
- SDCL § 23A-39-5 — Service of bench warrant
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.