South Dakota § 23A-24-11 Introduction of certified therapeutic dog--Motion--Contents.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 23A-24-11 — Introduction of certified therapeutic dog--Motion--Contents.

South Dakota·Title 23A CRIMINAL PROCEDURE·Ch. 23A-23 CONDUCT OF TRIAL

Before the introduction of a certified therapeutic dog into the courtroom, the party desiring to utilize the presence of a certified therapeutic dog shall, outside the presence of the jury, file a motion containing the following information:

(1)The credentials of the certified therapeutic dog;

(2)The credentials of the certified handler;

(3)That the certified therapeutic dog is adequately insured;

(4)That a basic relationship has been established between the child witness, or the witness having a developmental disability, and the certified therapeutic dog in anticipation of testimony;

(5)That the certified therapeutic dog is capable of sitting quietly for extended periods of time; and (6) That the presence of the certified therapeutic dog may reduce anxiety experienced by the child wi

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Before the introduction of a certified therapeutic dog into the courtroom, the party desiring to utilize the presence of a certified therapeutic dog shall, outside the presence of the jury, file a motion containing the following information: (1) The credentials of the certified therapeutic dog; (2) The credentials of the certified handler; (3) That the certified therapeutic dog is adequately insured; (4) That a basic relationship has been established between the child witness, or the witness having a developmental disability, and the certified therapeutic dog in anticipation of testimony; (5) That the certified therapeutic dog is capable of sitting quietly for extended periods of time; and (6) That the presence of the certified therapeutic dog may reduce anxiety experienced by the child witness or the witness having a developmental disability while testifying in the criminal trial or hearing.

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