23A-25-7. Evidence and instructions kept by jury during deliberation.
Upon retiring for deliberation, a jury may take all exhibits and all papers which have been received as evidence in the case. Copies may be substituted for original documents when, in the opinion of a court, such documents should not be taken from the person possessing them. A jury must also take the instructions of the court.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §34.3654; SDCL, §23-45-2; SL 1978, ch 178, §314.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 25 - Jury Instructions And Deliberations
Section 23A-25-2 - Duty to receive law laid down by court.
Section 23A-25-3 - Statements of law included in charge--Exclusive judges of fact.
Section 23A-25-3.1 - Instruction on presumption of innocence required.
Section 23A-25-3.2 - Jury instructions--Certified therapeutic dogs.
Section 23A-25-5.1 - Oath of officers to protect privacy of jury.
Section 23A-25-6 - Retirement for deliberation--Room provided--Food and lodging during deliberation.
Section 23A-25-7 - Evidence and instructions kept by jury during deliberation.
Section 23A-25-8 - Request by jury for further instructions--Notice to and presence of parties.
Section 23A-25-9 - Discharge of jury on disability of member--Exception.
Section 23A-25-10 - Jury not discharged until verdict rendered--Exceptions.
Section 23A-25-11 - New trial when jury discharged before verdict.
Section 23A-25-13 - Guilty but mentally ill verdict--Forms furnished--Instructions.