South Dakota § 19-19-1009 - TDD and TTY communications inadmissible as evidence.

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§ 19-19-1009. TDD and TTY communications inadmissible as evidence.

The writings or tapes resulting from any communication directly or indirectly through TDD or TTY are inadmissible as evidence of those communications in any court of law, legal proceeding, or administrative hearing. This section does not preclude the interception of wire communications pursuant to lawful court order pursuant to chapter 23A-35A.

Source: SL 1983, ch 168, § 2; SDCL § 19-18-9.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 19-19-1009 ("TDD and TTY communications inadmissible as evidence.") 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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