23A-28A-13. Legal representation of accused or convicted person--Use of escrowed moneys.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this chapter, the attorney general shall transfer proceeds from an escrow account to any person accused or convicted of a crime upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction after a showing by such person that the proceeds shall be used for the exclusive purpose of retaining legal representation at any stage of the proceedings against such person, including the appeals process, after first making adequate provisions to protect the victims of the crime pursuant to §23A-28A-4.
Source: SL 1982, ch 184, §11.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 28A - Profits From Crime--Restitution
Section 23A-28A-3 - Escrow account for benefit of victim--Civil action by victim.
Section 23A-28A-4 - Notices of escrow moneys held by attorney general.
Section 23A-28A-7 - Acquittal of accused person--Payment of escrowed moneys.
Section 23A-28A-8 - No actions brought against escrowed moneys--Payment to convicted person.
Section 23A-28A-9 - Person not guilty as result of mental illness deemed convicted person.
Section 23A-28A-11 - Commencement of five-year period for bringing action.
Section 23A-28A-12 - Charges and costs of attorney general deducted from escrow account.
Section 23A-28A-13 - Legal representation of accused or convicted person--Use of escrowed moneys.
Section 23A-28A-14 - Acts by accused or convicted person to defeat purpose of chapter void.