The guilt or innocence of an accused as to the crime of which he is charged may not be inquired into by a circuit court judge in any extradition proceeding except as it may be necessary to identify the person held as being the person charged with the crime.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23-24B-4.2

  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1978, ch 172, § 10.