A complete verbatim record of the proceedings and testimony shall be prepared in each general and special court-martial case resulting in a conviction.

In all other court-martial cases, the record shall contain such matters as may be prescribed by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 by the Adjutant General.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-158

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Record: when used in connection with the proceedings of a court-martial:

    (a) An official written transcript, written summary, or other writing relating to the proceedings. See South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-20

  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

Source: SL 2012, ch 175, § 139; SL 2023, ch 109, § 14.