South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-32-12. Discretionary appeal from intermediate order before trial–Procedure
As to any intermediate order made before trial, as to which an appeal is not allowed as a matter of right, either the state or the defendant may be permitted to appeal to the Supreme Court, not as a matter of right, but of sound judicial discretion, such appeal to be allowed by the Supreme Court only when the court considers that the ends of justice will be served by the determination of the questions involved without awaiting the final determination of the action. The procedure as to the taking of such appeal, petition for allowance thereof, and allowance thereof, shall be as set forth in §§ 15-26A-13 to 15-26A-17, inclusive, so far as the same are applicable.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-32-12
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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, § 34.4103; SDCL, § 23-51-5; SL 1978, ch 178, § 390; SL 1980, ch 26, § 22.