There is a newer version
of
this Section
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 25 - Jury Instructions And Deliberations
Section 23A-25-5.1 - Oath of officers to protect privacy of jury.
Universal Citation: SD Codified L § 23A-25-5.1 (2021)
23A-25-5.1. Oath of officers to protect privacy of jury.
Before any officer may enter upon duties pursuant to §23A-25-5, the following oath shall be administered to each officer: Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will take this jury to a private and convenient place, that you will not allow any person, including yourself, to communicate with the jurors except by order of the court, until they have reached a verdict, and that when a verdict has been reached you will return them into the court, so help you God?
Source: SL 2007, ch 131, §4.
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.
