23A-37-2. Safekeeping of seized property.
Seized property shall be safely kept and may not be taken from its custodian as long as it is required as evidence in any trial without an order of such court.
Source: SL 1978, ch 178, ยง463.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 23A - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 37 - Disposition Of Seized Property
Section 23A-37-1 - Property subject to chapter.
Section 23A-37-2 - Safekeeping of seized property.
Section 23A-37-3 - Transfer to another court of property required as evidence.
Section 23A-37-4 - Application for return of property to person with right to possession.
Section 23A-37-5 - Time of hearing on claim for return of seized property.
Section 23A-37-6 - Notice of hearing on disposition of seized property.
Section 23A-37-7 - Money restored to owner--Gambling money paid into county treasury.
Section 23A-37-8 - Conditions for release of seized property to owner.
Section 23A-37-10 - Sale or transfer of unclaimed property.
Section 23A-37-11 - Controlled substances exempt from chapter.
Section 23A-37-12 - Chapter supplemental--Disposition as directed by court.
Section 23A-37-13 - Controlled weapons and firearms disposal.
Section 23A-37-13.1 - Money from sale to be deposited in law enforcement officers training fund.
Section 23A-37-15 - Notice to defendant of return--Motion not to release.