South Dakota § 23A-27A-22.5 Counsel for defendant--Rights afforded at hearing.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 23A-27A-22.5 — Counsel for defendant--Rights afforded at hearing.

South Dakota § 23A-27A-22.5

Title 23ACRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 23A-26CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

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S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-27A-22.5 (2026).

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At any hearing ordered pursuant to § 23A-27A-22.1 , the defendant shall be represented by counsel and, if financially unable to obtain adequate representation, counsel shall be appointed for the defendant. The defendant shall be afforded an opportunity to testify, to present evidence, to subpoena witnesses on the defendant's behalf, and to confront and cross-examine witnesses who appear at the hearing.

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At any hearing ordered pursuant to § 23A-27A-22.1 , the defendant shall be represented by counsel and, if financially unable to obtain adequate representation, counsel shall be appointed for the defendant. The defendant shall be afforded an opportunity to testify, to present evidence, to subpoena witnesses on the defendant's behalf, and to confront and cross-examine witnesses who appear at the hearing.