Jurors drawn and summoned for the trial of civil actions are also the jurors for the trial of criminal actions.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-20-1

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3604; SDCL, § 23-43-1; SL 1978, ch 178, § 233.