S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-26-9
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
If an indictment or information is for a felony, the defendant must, before the verdict is received, appear in person. If it is for a misdemeanor, the verdict may, in the discretion of the court, be rendered in his absence. In any case, if a defendant flees the jurisdiction of a court, the verdict may be returned in his absence.
SDCL 23A-26-9