South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 04 - Preliminary Proceedings Before Magistrate
Section 23A-4-2 - (Rule 5(b)) Procedure on minor offenses cognizable by magistrate court.

23A-4-2.(Rule 5(b)) Procedure on minor offenses cognizable by magistrate court.
If the charge against a defendant is cognizable by a magistrate pursuant to §16-12B-8, the magistrate shall proceed in accordance with that section.

Source: SL 1978, ch 178, §37.

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Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 23A - Criminal Procedure

Chapter 04 - Preliminary Proceedings Before Magistrate

Section 23A-4-1 - Arrested person taken before magistrate--Complaint filed on arrest without warrant.

Section 23A-4-2 - (Rule 5(b)) Procedure on minor offenses cognizable by magistrate court.

Section 23A-4-3 - (Rule 5(c)) Advice to defendant at initial appearance on charge requiring preliminary hearing--Charges requiring preliminary hearing--Waiver or scheduling of hearing--Extension of time.

Section 23A-4-4 - Advice to defendant and admission to bail when initial appearance before another magistrate--Initial appearance without warrant--Transmittal of files to appropriate court.

Section 23A-4-5 - Transfer to magistrate judge or circuit court for preliminary hearing.

Section 23A-4-6 - (Rule 5.1(a)) Holding for trial when probable cause shown on preliminary hearing--Evidence received.

Section 23A-4-7 - (Rule 5.1(b)) Discharge and dismissal in absence of probable cause--Subsequent prosecution on same offense.

Section 23A-4-8 - (Rule 5.1(c)) Record of proceedings on preliminary hearing--Cost--Transmittal of papers to trial court--Limitation of access to record.