South Dakota Codified Laws 23-24A-4. Prisoner to be informed of detainer and right to final disposition
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The warden, commissioner of corrections, or other official having custody of the prisoner shall promptly inform him of the source and contents of any detainer lodged against him and shall also inform him of his right to make a request for final disposition of the indictment, information, or complaint on which the detainer is based.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23-24A-4
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
Source: SL 1972, ch 150, § 5.