South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 39 - (Rule 43) Presence Of The Defendant
Section 23A-39-5 - Service of bench warrant.

23A-39-5. Service of bench warrant.
The bench warrant issued pursuant to §23A-39-4 may be served in any county, in the same manner as a warrant of arrest.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §34.3702; SDCL, §23-48-10; SL 1978, ch 178, §489.

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Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 23A - Criminal Procedure

Chapter 39 - (Rule 43) Presence Of The Defendant

Section 23A-39-1 - (Rule 43 (a)) Presence required at all times except as provided.

Section 23A-39-2 - (Rule 43(b)) Voluntary absence of defendant from trial--Conduct justifying exclusion.

Section 23A-39-3 - (Rule 43(c)) Corporation appearing by counsel--Presence not required in misdemeanor prosecutions--Hearing to reduce sentence.

Section 23A-39-4 - Bench warrant for defendant failing to appear after release on bail--Costs assessed against defendant.

Section 23A-39-5 - Service of bench warrant.