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2012 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 19 EVIDENCE
Chapter 14. Witnesses
§19-14-18 (Rule 611(a)) Judicial control of interrogation of witnesses--Purposes.


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19-14-18. (Rule 611(a)) Judicial control of interrogation of witnesses--Purposes. The court shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence so as to:

(1) Make the interrogation and presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth;

(2) Avoid needless consumption of time; and

(3) Protect witnesses from harassment or undue embarrassment.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 611 (a).

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