South Dakota Statutes
§ 23A-25-3 — Statements of law included in charge--Exclusive judges of fact.
South Dakota § 23A-25-3
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-25-3 (2026).
Text
In charging jurors, a court must state to them all matters of law which it deems necessary for their information in giving their verdict. It must also inform the jurors that they are the exclusive judges of all questions of fact.
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Related
State v. Cook
319 N.W.2d 809 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1982)
State v. Holloway
482 N.W.2d 306 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1992)
State v. Dale
360 N.W.2d 687 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1985)
Legislative History
Supreme Court Rule 404, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3651; SDCL, § 23-45-1; SL 1978, ch 178, § 309.
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 23A-25-3, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/23A-25-3.