South Dakota § 23-5B-5 Preservation of evidence in state custody.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 23-5B-5 — Preservation of evidence in state custody.

South Dakota § 23-5B-5

Title 23LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ch. 23-5BDNA TESTING OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONIES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 23-5B-5 (2026).

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Upon receiving notice from the court that a written motion has been made, the attorney general or the state's attorney who prosecuted the case, shall take all reasonable actions necessary to ensure that all evidence which was collected in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the case, and which remains in the actual or constructive custody of the state or any of its political subdivisions, is preserved pending completion of the proceedings under this chapter.

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Upon receiving notice from the court that a written motion has been made, the attorney general or the state's attorney who prosecuted the case, shall take all reasonable actions necessary to ensure that all evidence which was collected in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the case, and which remains in the actual or constructive custody of the state or any of its political subdivisions, is preserved pending completion of the proceedings under this chapter.