23A-18-3.(Rule 23(c)) Findings of fact in trial without jury.
In a case tried without a jury a court shall make a general finding and shall in addition, on request made before submission of the case to the court for decision, find facts specially. Such findings may be oral. If an opinion or memorandum of decision is filed, it will be sufficient if the findings of fact appear therein.
Source: SL 1978, ch 178, §232; SL 1979, ch 159, §12.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 18 - (Rule 23) Trial By Jury Or Court
Section 23A-18-1 - (Rule 23(a)) Trial by jury unless waived by parties.
Section 23A-18-2 - (Rule 23(b)) Number of jurors--Stipulation for smaller jury.
Section 23A-18-3 - (Rule 23(c)) Findings of fact in trial without jury.