The venue in the case of a principal in the commission of a public offense, who was not present at the commission of the offense, is in the same county in which it would be under this title if he had been present and aiding and abetting therein.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-16-15

  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.0807; SDCL, § 23-9-21; SL 1978, ch 178, § 215.