South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-27-20. (Rule 32(f)) Hearing required to revoke probation or suspension of sentence–Bail pending hearing
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A court shall not revoke a probation or a suspension of imposition of sentence, except after a hearing at which the defendant shall be present and apprised of the grounds on which such action is proposed. A defendant may be admitted to bail pending such hearing.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-27-20
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
Source: SL 1978, ch 178, § 350.