South Dakota Statutes
§ 23A-39-2 — (Rule 43(b)) Voluntary absence of defendant from trial--Conduct justifying exclusion.
The further progress of a trial to and including the return of a verdict shall not be prevented whenever a defendant who was initially present:
(1)In noncapital cases, voluntarily absents himself after the trial has commenced; or (2) Engages in conduct which justifies his being excluded from the courtroom.
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Related
State v. Talarico
2003 SD 41 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2003)
Kost v. State
344 N.W.2d 83 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1984)
State v. Olson
449 N.W.2d 251 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1989)
Legislative History
SL 1978, ch 178, § 486.
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