23A-24-8. Victim unable to attend trial or hearing--Selection of representative.
If a victim is unable to attend the trial or hearing or any portion of the trial or hearing due to death; disability; hardship; incapacity; physical, mental, or emotional condition or age, the victim, the victim's parent or guardian, or the victim's immediate family may select a representative to exercise the rights granted to the victim by §§19-19-615, 23A-5-11, and 23A-24-6 to 23A-24-9, inclusive.
Source: SL 1986, ch 193, §5; SL 2021, ch 108, § 1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Section 23A-24-2 - Order of proceedings at trial.
Section 23A-24-3 - Departure from order of proceedings for good cause.
Section 23A-24-5 - Admonition to jurors on each adjournment of court.
Section 23A-24-7 - Removal of victim and parent or guardian from courtroom.
Section 23A-24-8 - Victim unable to attend trial or hearing--Selection of representative.
Section 23A-24-9 - Failure of victim to exercise rights not grounds for appeal, reversal or remand.
Section 23A-24-10 - Certified therapeutic dogs--Definitions.
Section 23A-24-11 - Introduction of certified therapeutic dog--Motion--Contents.