South Dakota Statutes
§ 23A-10A-5 — Suspension of proceedings pending determination of defendant's competency.
South Dakota·Title 23A CRIMINAL PROCEDURE·Ch. 23A-10 INQUIRY INTO DEFENDANT'S MENTAL COMPETENCY TO PROCEED
The trial of the indictment or information or the sentencing, as the case may be, shall be suspended until the question of mental competency is determined by the court.
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Legislative History
SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.2002; SDCL, § 23-38-3; SL 1978, ch 175, § 5; SL 1991, ch 199, § 10; SL 1991, ch 200.
Nearby Sections
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§ 23A-10-2
Form of plea raising defense.§ 23A-10A-1
Definition of mental incompetency.§ 23A-10A-10
Expense of maintenance of defendant committed.§ 23A-10A-13
Approved facility defined.§ 23A-10A-13.1
Restoration to competency program defined.§ 23A-10A-14
Facility's report--Length of commitment determined--Review after one year--Dismissal on court finding.§ 23A-10A-15
Length of detention for Class A, B, or C felony.