South Dakota Statutes
§ 23A-26-5 — Form of verdict acquitting for insanity.
South Dakota § 23A-26-5
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-26-5 (2026).
Text
If a defendant is acquitted because he was insane when he committed the offense charged, the verdict shall be "not guilty by reason of insanity."
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Related
State v. Robinson
399 N.W.2d 324 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1987)
Legislative History
Supreme Court Rule 406, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3662; SDCL, § 23-45-12; SL 1978, ch 178, § 323; SL 1983, ch 174, § 15.
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Facility's report--Length of commitment determined--Review after one year--Dismissal on court finding.§ 23A-10A-15
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 23A-26-5, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/23A-26-5.