S.D. Codified Laws § 19-19-605

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 19-19-605 - Judge's competency as a witness

The presiding judge may not testify as a witness at the trial. A party need not object to preserve the issue.

SDCL 19-19-605

SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 605); SDCL § 19-14-5; SL 2016, ch 239 (Supreme Court Rule 15-38), eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 605); SDCL § 19-14-5.