There is a newer version of the South Dakota Codified Laws
2012 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 19 EVIDENCE
Chapter 05. Subpoena And Attendance Of Witnesses
§19-5-13 Application for discharge of imprisoned witness.
SD Codified L § 19-5-13 (through 2012) What's This?
19-5-13. Application for discharge of imprisoned witness. A witness imprisoned pursuant to § 19-5-12 by an officer before whom his deposition is being taken may apply to a judge of the circuit court, who shall have the power to discharge him, if it appear that his imprisonment is illegal.
Source: CCivP 1877, § 456; CL 1887, § 5270; RCCivP 1903, § 496; RC 1919, § 2743; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 36.0306.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Dakota may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
