If the inquisition find that a crime has been committed on the deceased, and name the person whom the jury believe committed it, the inquest shall not be made public until after the arrest directed in § 23-14-13.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23-14-12

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.1011.