South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 13 - Jury Lists And Panels
Section 16-13-27 - Electronic selection system used to fill jury panels.

16-13-27. Electronic selection system used to fill jury panels.
The clerk of courts shall use an electronic selection system to fill the jury panels with names from the master jury list. The clerk of courts shall sign the list to indicate that the selection was fairly performed to the best of the clerk's knowledge.

Source: SL 1935, ch 85, §10; SL 1937, ch 91; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1011; SL 1972, ch 125, §19; SL 1982, ch 172, §19; SL 1983, ch 163, §4; SL 1992, ch 153, §15; SL 2015, ch 118, §2.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary

Chapter 13 - Jury Lists And Panels

Section 16-13-1 - Master jury list for each county--Courts by which used--Summons to supply deficiency--Annual compilation of list.

Section 16-13-2 - Minimum number of names placed on master jury list.

Section 16-13-4.1 - Jury selection list to consist of voter registration list supplemented by driver license and identification card lists.

Section 16-13-9.1 - Master jury list defined.

Section 16-13-9.2 - Random selection of names placed on master jury list--Number of names--Electronic process authorized.

Section 16-13-10 - Qualifications of jurors.

Section 16-13-10.1 - Policy of state regarding jury selection and service.

Section 16-13-10.2 - Discrimination prohibited.

Section 16-13-10.3 - Certain elderly persons may be excused upon request.

Section 16-13-10.4 - Breastfeeding mothers and new parents exempt from jury duty.

Section 16-13-13 - Signing and filing of master juror list--Preparation of separate tickets by clerk of court--Electronic process authorized.

Section 16-13-15 - Review of qualifications of jurors on master jury list--Removal of disqualified persons from list--Record of reasons for disqualification.

Section 16-13-18.1 - Random selection process defined.

Section 16-13-18.2 - Enforcement of chapter by Supreme Court.

Section 16-13-18.3 - Responsibility of circuit presiding judge--Variation of process to meet local conditions--Approval and filing of variations.

Section 16-13-18.4 - Creation of jury district for county with population of less than five thousand.

Section 16-13-19 - Additional selections if master list inadequate.

Section 16-13-20 - Summons of grand jury.

Section 16-13-21 - Circuit court order required for summons of grand jury.

Section 16-13-22 - Circuit court order for selection of petit jury--Specifications of order.

Section 16-13-23 - Time for selection of jury panels.

Section 16-13-27 - Electronic selection system used to fill jury panels.

Section 16-13-28 - Disregard and replacement of jurors who have served.

Section 16-13-29 - First names drawn as grand jury.

Section 16-13-31 - Panel not invalidated by irregularity--Dismissal of panel after misfeasance or malfeasance.

Section 16-13-31.1 - Preservation of jury selection records--Public inspection.

Section 16-13-32 - Neglect of officer's duty or malfeasance as contempt of court.

Section 16-13-33 - Improper listing of names drawn as misdemeanor.

Section 16-13-34 - Notice to jurors drawn for circuit court panel--Return of acceptance of service.

Section 16-13-35 - Service by sheriff on circuit court juror failing to return acceptance of service--Fees deducted from juror's compensation.

Section 16-13-37 - Judges to prescribe manner in which jury panels utilized and how summoned.

Section 16-13-37.1 - Magistrate court utilization of jury panels.

Section 16-13-39 - Magistrate court powers and procedure in summoning jury and witnesses.

Section 16-13-41 - Duty of jurors to appear when summoned.

Section 16-13-41.1 - Discharge or suspension from employment for jury service as misdemeanor.

Section 16-13-41.2 - Retention of employment status during jury status--Pay.

Section 16-13-42 - Summons of additional jurors to supply deficiencies in panel--Procedure where jury list exhausted.

Section 16-13-43 - Summons of additional jurors when panel exhausted by challenges.

Section 16-13-44 - Application for jury duty prohibited--Report to circuit court--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 16-13-45 - Failure to appear for jury duty or return jury questionnaire as contempt of court--Penalty.

Section 16-13-46 - Jurors' per diem and mileage--Appearance fee--Certification and payment.

Section 16-13-47 - Jurors' expenses and fees in cases on violation of municipal laws.

Section 16-13-47.1 - Weekly payment of jurors.

Section 16-13-49 - Permitting improper communication with jury as misdemeanor.