South Dakota § 23A-20-17 Examination as witness of challenged juror--Evidence received.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 23A-20-17 — Examination as witness of challenged juror--Evidence received.

South Dakota § 23A-20-17

Title 23ACRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 23A-18(RULE 24) THE TRIAL JURY

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S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-20-17 (2026).

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When a challenge to an individual juror is tried, the juror challenged may be examined as a witness to prove or disprove the challenge, and is bound to answer every question pertinent to the inquiry therein. Other witnesses may also be examined on either side, and the rules of evidence applicable to the trial of other issues govern the admission or exclusion of evidence on the trial of the challenge.

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When a challenge to an individual juror is tried, the juror challenged may be examined as a witness to prove or disprove the challenge, and is bound to answer every question pertinent to the inquiry therein. Other witnesses may also be examined on either side, and the rules of evidence applicable to the trial of other issues govern the admission or exclusion of evidence on the trial of the challenge.