15-5A-3. Pre-trial criminal proceedings.
At the discretion of the court, whenever the law requires a defendant in a misdemeanor or felony criminal case to appear before a judge or magistrate for an initial or subsequent appearance, bail, arraignment, or other pre-trial proceeding, the proceeding may be conducted by interactive audiovisual device, in which case the defendant shall not be required to be physically brought before the judge or magistrate.
Source: SL 2007, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 06-69), eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 05A - Interactive Audiovisual Device Use In Court Proceedings
Section 15-5A-1 - General provisions.
Section 15-5A-2 - Traffic offense proceedings.
Section 15-5A-3 - Pre-trial criminal proceedings.
Section 15-5A-4 - Misdemeanor plea or sentencing hearings.
Section 15-5A-5 - Post-conviction proceedings.
Section 15-5A-6 - Juvenile proceedings.
Section 15-5A-7 - Civil commitment hearings.
Section 15-5A-8 - Grand jury proceedings.
Section 15-5A-9 - Where not permitted.
Section 15-5A-10 - Any proceeding where the court and parties agree.
Section 15-5A-11 - Interactive audio visual equipment for noncourt proceedings--Fees.