South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 24 - Conduct Of Trial
Section 23A-24-11 - Introduction of certified therapeutic dog--Motion--Contents.

23A-24-11 . Introduction of certified therapeutic dog--Motion--Contents.
Before the introduction of a certified therapeutic dog into the courtroom, the party desiring to utilize the presence of a certified therapeutic dog shall, outside the presence of the jury, file a motion containing the following information:
(1) The credentials of the certified therapeutic dog;
(2) The credentials of the certified handler;
(3) That the certified therapeutic dog is adequately insured;
(4) That a basic relationship has been established between the child witness, or the witness having a developmental disability, and the certified therapeutic dog in anticipation of testimony;
(5) That the certified therapeutic dog is capable of sitting quietly for extended periods of time; and
(6) That the presence of the certified therapeutic dog may reduce anxiety experienced by the child witness or the witness having a developmental disability while testifying in the criminal trial or hearing.

Source: SL 2020, ch 102, § 2.

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