South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-7-7. Pleading to habitual offender information–Jury trial
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When an habitual offender information has been filed, after a finding of guilty on the principal offense, an admission or denial shall be made and, if necessary, an election on a jury trial shall be made on the habitual offender information. Any trial may be had to another jury, at the request of the defendant.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-7-7
- 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: SL 1959, ch 234; SDC Supp 1960, § 34.3009-1; SL 1961, ch 183; SDCL, § 23-32-11; SL 1976, ch 158, § 7-7; SL 1978, ch 178, § 97.