Choosing alternate jurors

SDCL § 15-14-10.1 — under CONDUCT OF JURY TRIALS.

SDCL § 15-14-10.1

In addition to the method of choosing or seating an alternate juror provided by § 15-6-47(b), the judge may choose the alternate jurors by lot, or by such other means as the parties agree on the record. Source: Supreme Court Rule 97-2.