If, after the retirement of a jury, one of them becomes so sick as to prevent the continuance of his duty, or any other accident or cause occurs to prevent its being kept together for deliberation, it may be discharged, except as provided in § 23A-18-2.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-25-9

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3656; SDCL, § 23-43-48; SL 1978, ch 178, § 316.