23A-21-3.(Rule 25(a)) Replacement of judge disabled during jury trial.
If by reason of death, sickness, or other disability a judge before whom a jury trial has commenced is unable to proceed with the trial, any other judge in the circuit, upon certifying that he has familiarized himself with the record of the trial, may proceed with and finish the trial.
Source: SL 1978, ch 178, ยง274.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 21 - (Rule 25) Disability Or Disqualification Of Judge
Section 23A-21-1 - Disqualification as in civil actions.
Section 23A-21-2 - Magistrate pro tempore to replace magistrate disqualified for bias or prejudice.
Section 23A-21-3 - (Rule 25(a)) Replacement of judge disabled during jury trial.