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2013 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 18 - (Rule 23) Trial By Jury Or Court
§ 23A-18-2 (Rule 23(b)) Number of jurors--Stipulation for smaller jury.


SD Codified L § 23A-18-2 (2013) What's This?

23A-18-2. (Rule 23(b)) Number of jurors--Stipulation for smaller jury. Juries shall consist of twelve members but at any time before verdict the parties may stipulate in writing or orally on the record with the approval of the court that the jury shall consist of any number less than twelve.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3607; SL 1963, ch 227; SDCL, § 23-43-20; SL 1978, ch 178, § 231.

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