South Dakota § 1-11-40 - Investigative subpoena--Judicial approval--Form--Enforceability--Effect.
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§ 1-11-40. Investigative subpoena--Judicial approval--Form--Enforceability--Effect.
A magistrate judge or circuit court judge may approve an investigative subpoena upon finding that the application submitted pursuant to § 1-11-38 establishes reasonable cause to believe the business records of a provider are material to an active criminal investigation. Judicial approval may be provided by written order or by signature on the investigative subpoena.
An investigative subpoena approved pursuant to this section is enforceable anywhere in this state and has the same force and effect as any subpoena issued under the laws of this state.
Source: SL 2026, ch 2, § 4.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 1-11-40 ("Investigative subpoena--Judicial approval--Form--Enforceability--Effect.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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