Suppression of names and details in rape, incest, or sexual contact prosecution
Source: SL 1975, ch 169, § 4; SDCL Supp, § 23-32-28; SL 1978, ch 178, § 81; SL 1983, ch 182; SL 1996, ch 154.
Upon the request of the victim in a prosecution for rape, incest, or sexual contact, the court shall order that the names of the victim or the accused or the details of the alleged offense be suppressed until:
(1) The accused is arraigned;
(2) The charge is dismissed; or
(3) The case is otherwise concluded;
whichever occurs first.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.