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SDCL § 19-19-513: Motorist's refusal to submit to chemical test of intoxication admissible--Privilege against self-incrimination may not be claimed.

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  1. TITLE 19. EVIDENCE
  2. CHAPTER 19-19. SOUTH DAKOTA RULES OF EVIDENCE

Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision 19-19-512(a), when a person stands trial for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as provided under § 32-23-1, and that person has refused chemical analysis, as provided in § 32-23-10, such refusal is admissible into evidence. Such person may not claim privilege against self-incrimination with regard to admission of refusal to submit to chemical analysis.

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