South Dakota § 19-2-3.2 Physician-patient privilege waived in criminal proceeding.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 19-2-3.2 — Physician-patient privilege waived in criminal proceeding.

South Dakota § 19-2-3.2

Title 19EVIDENCE

Ch. 19-2PRIVILEGED MATTERS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 19-2-3.2 (2026).

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In any action or proceeding of a criminal nature, if the physical or mental condition of any person is in issue, any privilege under subdivision 19-19-503(b) shall conclusively be deemed to be waived for the purpose of proving the commission of a criminal offense or for the purpose of impeaching the testimony of the patient, at trial, grand jury proceeding, or preliminary hearing, or for the purpose of discovery under Title 23A.

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In any action or proceeding of a criminal nature, if the physical or mental condition of any person is in issue, any privilege under subdivision 19-19-503(b) shall conclusively be deemed to be waived for the purpose of proving the commission of a criminal offense or for the purpose of impeaching the testimony of the patient, at trial, grand jury proceeding, or preliminary hearing, or for the purpose of discovery under Title 23A.