South Dakota § 33-10-45 - Punishment prohibited before trial.
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§ 33-10-45. Punishment prohibited before trial.
No person, while being held for trial or awaiting a verdict, may be subjected to punishment or penalty other than arrest or confinement upon the charges pending against the person. The arrest or confinement imposed upon such person may not be any more rigorous than the circumstances required to insure the person's presence, but the person may be subjected to minor punishment during that period for infractions of discipline.
Source: SL 2012, ch 175, § 26.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 33-10-45 cover?
Section 33-10-45 ("Punishment prohibited before trial.") 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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