South Dakota Codified Laws 7-18A-34. Appeal to circuit court from magistrate court–Trial de novo and jury trial
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In any action or proceeding brought in magistrate court for the violation of an ordinance or resolution passed pursuant to this chapter, the defendant shall have the right to appeal the verdict to the circuit court and the right to a trial de novo and a jury trial in the circuit court.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 7-18A-34
- 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: SL 1975, ch 82, § 18.