South Dakota § 23-5B-5 - Preservation of evidence in state custody.
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§ 23-5B-5. Preservation of evidence in state custody.
Upon receiving notice from the court that a written motion has been made, the attorney general or the state's attorney who prosecuted the case, shall take all reasonable actions necessary to ensure that all evidence which was collected in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the case, and which remains in the actual or constructive custody of the state or any of its political subdivisions, is preserved pending completion of the proceedings under this chapter.
Source: SL 2009, ch 120, § 5.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23-5B-5 ("Preservation of evidence in state custody.") 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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