South Dakota § 23A-17-3 (Rule 20(c)) Return of papers to original county when defendant pleads not guilty.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 23A-17-3 — (Rule 20(c)) Return of papers to original county when defendant pleads not guilty.

South Dakota § 23A-17-3

Title 23ACRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 23A-17TRANSFER OF PROCEEDINGS FROM COUNTY

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-17-3 (2026).

Text

If, after the proceeding has been transferred pursuant to § 23A-17-1 , the defendant pleads not guilty, the clerk of the court or the court shall return the papers to the court in which the prosecution was commenced and the proceeding shall be restored to the docket of that court. The defendant's statement that he wishes to plead guilty or nolo contendere shall not be used against him without his consent.

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If, after the proceeding has been transferred pursuant to § 23A-17-1 , the defendant pleads not guilty, the clerk of the court or the court shall return the papers to the court in which the prosecution was commenced and the proceeding shall be restored to the docket of that court. The defendant's statement that he wishes to plead guilty or nolo contendere shall not be used against him without his consent.