23A-36-8. Expert testimony not required in obscenity hearing--Evidence of community standards.
In the prosecution for a violation of the provisions of this chapter, neither the prosecution nor the defense shall be required to introduce expert witness testimony concerning the obscene or harmful character of the matter which is the subject of any such prosecution. Any evidence which tends to establish contemporary community standards of appeal to prurient interest or of customary limits of candor in the description or representation of nudity, sex, or excretion, or which bears upon the question of serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value shall be admissible when offered by either the prosecution or the defense.
Source: SL 1974, ch 165, §5; SDCL Supp, §22-24-49; SL 1978, ch 178, §459.
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.