The defendant is permitted to have up to five witnesses present at the execution. Witnesses for the defendant may include counsel, members of the clergy, relatives, or friends. Source: SL 2008, ch 117 , § 30.
SDCL § 23A-27A-34.2, under CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
SDCL § 23A-27A-34.2
The defendant is permitted to have up to five witnesses present at the execution. Witnesses for the defendant may include counsel, members of the clergy, relatives, or friends. Source: SL 2008, ch 117 , § 30.