South Dakota § 35-10-27 - Proceedings governed by general law of contempt.
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§ 35-10-27. Proceedings governed by general law of contempt.
Except as otherwise provided in §§ 35-10-25 and 35-10-26, the practice in contempt proceedings pursuant to § 35-10-25 shall conform as nearly as may be to the practice in contempt proceedings which is now or may hereafter be prescribed by the laws of this state.
Source: SL 1939, ch 15, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 5.0114-4.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 35-10-27 ("Proceedings governed by general law of contempt.") 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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