South Dakota § 19-19-702 - Testimony by expert.
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§ 19-19-702. Testimony by expert.
A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if the proponent demonstrates to the court that it is more likely than not:
(a) The expert's scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will help the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue;
(b) The testimony is based on sufficient facts or data;
(c) The testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods; and
(d) The expert's opinion reflects a reliable application of the principles and methods to the facts of the case.
Source: SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 702); SL 2011, ch 235 (Supreme Court Rule 10-11); SDCL § 19-15-2; SL 2016, ch 239 (Supreme Court Rule 15-50), eff. Jan. 1, 2016; SL 2026, ch 245 (Supreme Court Rule 26-04), eff. Mar. 31, 2026.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 19-19-702 ("Testimony by expert.") 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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