South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-20-17. Examination as witness of challenged juror–Evidence received
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When a challenge to an individual juror is tried, the juror challenged may be examined as a witness to prove or disprove the challenge, and is bound to answer every question pertinent to the inquiry therein. Other witnesses may also be examined on either side, and the rules of evidence applicable to the trial of other issues govern the admission or exclusion of evidence on the trial of the challenge.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-20-17
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Source: Supreme Court Rule 394, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3621; SDCL, § 23-43-38; SL 1978, ch 178, § 248.