S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-25-5.1

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
Section 23A-25-5.1 - Oath of officers to protect privacy of jury

Before any officer may enter upon duties pursuant to § 23A-25-5, the following oath shall be administered to each officer: Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will take this jury to a private and convenient place, that you will not allow any person, including yourself, to communicate with the jurors except by order of the court, until they have reached a verdict, and that when a verdict has been reached you will return them into the court, so help you God?

SDCL 23A-25-5.1

SL 2007, ch 131, §4.