South Dakota Statutes

§ 23A-26-6 — Direction to reconsider improper verdict.

South Dakota·Title 23A CRIMINAL PROCEDURE·Ch. 23A-26 (RULE 31) VERDICT

If a jury renders a verdict which is not a general verdict in accordance with § 23A-26-4 or 23A-26-5 , a court may, with proper instructions as to the law, direct the jury to reconsider it.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3667; SDCL, § 23-45-18; SL 1978, ch 178, § 324.

Nearby Sections

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§ 23A-1-1

(Rule 1) Proceedings governed by title.

§ 23A-1-2

(Rule 2) Purposes of title--Construction.

§ 23A-10-2

Form of plea raising defense.

§ 23A-10-3

(Rule 12.2(b)) Notice to prosecutor of intention to use expert testimony relating to mental condition--Additional time allowed.

§ 23A-10-4

(Rule 12.2(c)) Order to defendant to submit to psychiatric examination--Court appointment of experts--Statements by accused privileged.

§ 23A-10-5

(Rule 12.2(d)) Exclusion of testimony on failure to give notice or submit to examination.

§ 23A-10-6

Mistrial when defense raised without pleading--Subsequent trial.

§ 23A-10-7

Independent psychiatric examination--Court approval--Notice--Cost.

§ 23A-10A-1

Definition of mental incompetency.

§ 23A-10A-10

Expense of maintenance of defendant committed.

§ 23A-10A-13

Approved facility defined.

§ 23A-10A-13.1

Restoration to competency program defined.

§ 23A-10A-14

Facility's report--Length of commitment determined--Review after one year--Dismissal on court finding.

§ 23A-10A-15

Length of detention for Class A, B, or C felony.

§ 23A-10A-16

Time in approved facility credited to term of imprisonment.

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