The presiding judge of each circuit, or a judge of the circuit designated by him, shall prescribe the manner in which the jury panels are to be utilized for the trial of cases in the counties of the circuit and how they shall be summoned.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 16-13-37

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Source: SL 1890, ch 78, § 21; RProbC 1903, § 14; RC 1919, § 5303; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 32.1016; SL 1982, ch 172, § 24.