Challenges for cause must be tried by the court. The juror challenged and any other person may be examined as a witness on the trial of the challenge.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 15-14-9

  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Source: SDC 1939, § 33.1311; SL 1951, ch 185.