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South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 19 - EVIDENCEChapter 19 - SOUTH DAKOTA RULES OF EVIDENCE
Article V - PRIVILEGES
Section 19-19-513 - Motorist's refusal to submit to chemical test of intoxication admissible-Privilege against self-incrimination may not be claimed

S.D. Codified Laws § 19-19-513

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

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.

SDCL 19-19-513

SL 1980, ch 230, § 2; SDCL § 19-13-28.1.
SL 1980, ch 230, §2; SDCL § 19-13-28.1.