South Dakota § 19-19-513 Motorist's refusal to submit to chemical test of intoxication admissible--Privilege against self-incrimination may not be claimed.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 19-19-513 — Motorist's refusal to submit to chemical test of intoxication admissible--Privilege against self-incrimination may not be claimed.

South Dakota § 19-19-513

Title 19EVIDENCE

Ch. 19-18SOUTH DAKOTA RULES OF EVIDENCE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 19-19-513 (2026).

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Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision 19-19-512(a), when a person stands trial for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as provided under § 32-23-1 , and that person has refused chemical analysis, as provided in § 32-23-10 , such refusal is admissible into evidence. Such person may not claim privilege against self-incrimination with regard to admission of refusal to submit to chemical analysis.

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Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision 19-19-512(a), when a person stands trial for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as provided under § 32-23-1 , and that person has refused chemical analysis, as provided in § 32-23-10 , such refusal is admissible into evidence. Such person may not claim privilege against self-incrimination with regard to admission of refusal to submit to chemical analysis.