If a defendant is committed as mentally ill, the court shall exonerate his bail pursuant to § 23A-43-24.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-43-28

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.2004; SDCL, § 23-38-7; SL 1978, ch 175, § 9; SL 1978, ch 178, § 529.