SDCL § 23A-18-1: (Rule 23(a)) Trial by jury unless waived by parties.
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- TITLE 23A. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
- CHAPTER 23A-18. (RULE 23) TRIAL BY JURY OR COURT
Cases required to be tried by a jury shall be so tried unless the defendant waives a jury trial in writing or orally on the record with the approval of the court and the consent of the prosecuting attorney.
Source: SL 1978, ch 178, § 230.
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