South Dakota Codified Laws 21-27-9.3. Return to writ–Time for filing–Content
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The state’s attorney of the county in which the writ of habeas corpus was issued shall file a return to the writ within fifteen days unless for good cause additional or less time, is granted. The return shall state the true cause or authority for the detention.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-27-9.3
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Source: SL 1983, ch 169, § 10; SL 1984, ch 161, § 3.