§ 23A-24-2 Order of proceedings at trial
§ 23A-24-3 Departure from order of proceedings for good cause
§ 23A-24-4 Separation or segregation of jurors before submission of case–Oath of officers in charge of jury
§ 23A-24-5 Admonition to jurors on each adjournment of court
§ 23A-24-6 Minor’s testimony as to sexual offense involving child–Open only to certain persons–Exception for grand jury proceedings
§ 23A-24-7 Removal of victim and parent or guardian from courtroom
§ 23A-24-8 Victim unable to attend trial or hearing–Selection of representative
§ 23A-24-9 Failure of victim to exercise rights not grounds for appeal, reversal or remand
§ 23A-24-10 Certified therapeutic dogs–Definitions
§ 23A-24-11 Introduction of certified therapeutic dog–Motion–Contents
§ 23A-24-12 Certified handlers–Limitations
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 23A > Chapter 24 - Conduct of Trial

  • 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.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • 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.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
  • Remand: When an appellate court sends a case back to a lower court for further proceedings.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.