If the judge finds the defendant guilty, he shall invoke the penal provisions of § 13-27-11 upon the defendant.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 13-27-23

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Source: SL 1955, ch 41, ch 15, § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 15.3206; SL 1982, ch 142, § 11.