South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 36 - Seizure And Disposition Of Obscene Material
Section 23A-36-9 - Verdict on obscenity of material seized.

23A-36-9. Verdict on obscenity of material seized.
The jury, or the court, if a jury trial is waived, shall render a general verdict. In the verdict that is rendered, a determination as to whether the material is obscene shall also be made.

Source: SL 1968, ch 29, §8; SDCL Supp, §22-24-18; SL 1974, ch 165, §4; SDCL Supp, §22-24-50; SL 1978, ch 178, §460.

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South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 23A - Criminal Procedure

Chapter 36 - Seizure And Disposition Of Obscene Material

Section 23A-36-1 - Determination by magistrate whether probable cause exists for search warrant--Notice of hearing to person in possession.

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-36-4 - Hearing on obscenity or nonobscenity of material--Determination of probable cause for search warrant.

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-36-8 - Expert testimony not required in obscenity hearing--Evidence of community standards.

Section 23A-36-9 - Verdict on obscenity of material seized.

Section 23A-36-10 - Order for destruction of obscene material seized.