South Dakota § 16-20-6 - Hearing.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 16-20-6 — Hearing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-20-6. Hearing.
Before limiting, suspending, or terminating expanded media coverage as previously consented to by all the parties or audio media coverage as previously consented to by the judge, the judge presiding in the case may hold an on-the-record hearing, if such hearing will not delay or disrupt the judicial proceeding. In the event that a hearing is not possible, affidavits may be used. Following a hearing or ruling based on affidavits, a written order must be issued.
Source: SL 2011, ch 233 (Supreme Court Rule 10-09), eff. July 1, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 16-20-6
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 16-20-6 cover?
Section 16-20-6 ("Hearing.") 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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