Hearsay is not admissible unless any of the following provide otherwise: (1) A statute; (2) These rules; or (3) Other rules prescribed by the Supreme Court. Source: SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 802); SDCL § 19-16-4 ; SL 2016, ch 239 (Supreme Court Rule 15-56), eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
Rule against hearsay
SDCL § 19-19-802 — under SOUTH DAKOTA RULES OF EVIDENCE.
SDCL § 19-19-802