2012 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 19 EVIDENCE
Chapter 14. Witnesses
§19-14-19 (Rule 611(b)) Scope of cross-examination.


SD Codified L § 19-14-19 (through 2012) What's This?


19-14-19. (Rule 611(b)) Scope of cross-examination. Cross-examination should be limited to the subject matter of the direct examination and matters affecting the credibility of the witness. The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination.

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

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