A circuit court upon motion may strike surplusage from an indictment or information.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-6-18

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

Source: SL 1978, ch 178, § 77.