South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-32-2. Defendant’s right to appeal
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An appeal to the Supreme Court may be taken by the defendant from final judgment of conviction.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-32-2
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.4101; SDCL, § 23-51-1; SL 1978, ch 178, § 398.