23A-36-1. Determination by magistrate whether probable cause exists for search warrant--Notice of hearing to person in possession.
Upon the filing of an affidavit for a search warrant to search for obscene material, the magistrate shall determine, by examination of the matter sought to be seized, if attached, by an examination of the affidavit describing the matter, or by such other manner or means that he deems necessary, if probable cause exists for a hearing upon the question of the issuance of a search warrant. If the magistrate determines that probable cause exists for a hearing, he shall issue notice to the person or persons in possession of the matter, setting a time and place for a hearing to determine if a search warrant shall issue.
Source: SL 1974, ch 165, §7; SDCL Supp, §22-24-39; SL 1978, ch 178, §452.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 36 - Seizure And Disposition Of Obscene Material
Section 23A-36-2 - Hearing on search warrant for obscene material--Evidence received.
Section 23A-36-3 - Magistrate's orders to prevent removal of material pending hearing.
Section 23A-36-5 - Issuance of search warrant on finding of probable cause.
Section 23A-36-6 - Notice alleging nonobscenity of material seized--Time of hearing.
Section 23A-36-7 - Hearing on obscenity of material seized--Return to owner if not obscene.
Section 23A-36-9 - Verdict on obscenity of material seized.
Section 23A-36-10 - Order for destruction of obscene material seized.