South Dakota Statutes
§ 23A-27A-5 — Written designation of aggravating circumstances required.
South Dakota § 23A-27A-5
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S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-27A-5 (2026).
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The jury, if its verdict is a recommendation of death, shall designate in writing, signed by the foreman of the jury, the aggravating circumstance or circumstances which it found beyond a reasonable doubt. Upon the findings of the jury, the judge shall fix a sentence of death.
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Related
State v. Moeller
1996 SD 60 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1996)
Legislative History
SL 1979, ch 160, § 5.
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South Dakota § 23A-27A-5, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/23A-27A-5.