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2018 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 26 - (Rule 31) Verdict
§ 23A-26-12.3 Burden of proof.
Universal Citation: SD Codified L § 23A-26-12.3 (2018)
23A-26-12.3. Burden of proof. In a hearing pursuant to § 23A-26-12.2, a person found not guilty only by reason of insanity of an offense involving bodily injury to, or serious damage to the property of, another person, or involving a substantial risk of such injury or damage, has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that his release would not create a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person or serious damage of property of another due to a present mental illness or defect. With respect to any other offense, the person has the burden of such proof by a preponderance of the evidence.
Source: SL 1985, ch 192, § 15.
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