Title 23A — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
59 chapters · 948 sections in this title.
(Rule 1) Proceedings governed by title
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This title governs the procedure to be used in the courts of this state in any: (1) Criminal proceeding; and (2) Prosecution for the violation of an ordinance, resolution, or the bylaws of a unit of local government of this state, which authorizes a criminal penalty. Source: SL 1…
SDCL § 23A-1-2 (Rule 2) Purposes of title--Construction
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This title is intended to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding. It shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay. Source: SL 1978, ch 178 , § 2.