South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-27A-22.5. Counsel for defendant–Rights afforded at hearing
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At any hearing ordered pursuant to § 23A-27A-22.1, the defendant shall be represented by counsel and, if financially unable to obtain adequate representation, counsel shall be appointed for the defendant. The defendant shall be afforded an opportunity to testify, to present evidence, to subpoena witnesses on the defendant’s behalf, and to confront and cross-examine witnesses who appear at the hearing.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-27A-22.5
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
Source: SL 2008, ch 117, § 14.