§ 16-13-1 Master jury list for each county–Courts by which used–Summons to supply deficiency–Annual compilation of list
§ 16-13-2 Minimum number of names placed on master jury list
§ 16-13-4.1 Jury selection list to consist of voter registration list supplemented by driver license and identification card lists
§ 16-13-9.1 Master jury list defined
§ 16-13-9.2 Random selection of names placed on master jury list–Number of names–Electronic process authorized
§ 16-13-10 Qualifications of jurors
§ 16-13-10.1 Policy of state regarding jury selection and service
§ 16-13-10.2 Discrimination prohibited
§ 16-13-10.3 Certain elderly persons may be excused upon request
§ 16-13-10.4 Breastfeeding mothers and new parents exempt from jury duty
§ 16-13-13 Signing and filing of master juror list–Preparation of separate tickets by clerk of court–Electronic process authorized
§ 16-13-15 Review of qualifications of jurors on master jury list–Removal of disqualified persons from list–Record of reasons for disqualification
§ 16-13-18.1 Random selection process defined
§ 16-13-18.2 Enforcement of chapter by Supreme Court
§ 16-13-18.3 Responsibility of circuit presiding judge–Variation of process to meet local conditions–Approval and filing of variations
§ 16-13-18.4 Creation of jury district for county with population of less than five thousand
§ 16-13-19 Additional selections if master list inadequate
§ 16-13-20 Summons of grand jury
§ 16-13-21 Circuit court order required for summons of grand jury
§ 16-13-22 Circuit court order for selection of petit jury–Specifications of order
§ 16-13-23 Time for selection of jury panels
§ 16-13-27 Electronic selection system used to fill jury panels
§ 16-13-28 Disregard and replacement of jurors who have served
§ 16-13-29 First names drawn as grand jury
§ 16-13-31 Panel not invalidated by irregularity–Dismissal of panel after misfeasance or malfeasance
§ 16-13-31.1 Preservation of jury selection records–Public inspection
§ 16-13-32 Neglect of officer’s duty or malfeasance as contempt of court
§ 16-13-33 Improper listing of names drawn as misdemeanor
§ 16-13-34 Notice to jurors drawn for circuit court panel–Return of acceptance of service
§ 16-13-35 Service by sheriff on circuit court juror failing to return acceptance of service–Fees deducted from juror’s compensation
§ 16-13-37 Judges to prescribe manner in which jury panels utilized and how summoned
§ 16-13-37.1 Magistrate court utilization of jury panels
§ 16-13-39 Magistrate court powers and procedure in summoning jury and witnesses
§ 16-13-41 Duty of jurors to appear when summoned
§ 16-13-41.1 Discharge or suspension from employment for jury service as misdemeanor
§ 16-13-41.2 Retention of employment status during jury status–Pay
§ 16-13-42 Summons of additional jurors to supply deficiencies in panel–Procedure where jury list exhausted
§ 16-13-43 Summons of additional jurors when panel exhausted by challenges
§ 16-13-44 Application for jury duty prohibited–Report to circuit court–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 16-13-45 Failure to appear for jury duty or return jury questionnaire as contempt of court–Penalty
§ 16-13-46 Jurors’ per diem and mileage–Appearance fee–Certification and payment
§ 16-13-47 Jurors’ expenses and fees in cases on violation of municipal laws
§ 16-13-47.1 Weekly payment of jurors
§ 16-13-49 Permitting improper communication with jury as misdemeanor
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 16 > Chapter 13 - Jury Lists and Panels

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Petit jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2