§ 23A-20-19

S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-20-19 (2026)

Peremptory challenge defined--Either party.

SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3615; SDCL, § 23-43-27; SL 1978, ch 178 , § 250.

A peremptory challenge is an objection to a juror for which no reason need be given. It can be taken by either party and may be oral. A court must exclude a juror on a peremptory challenge.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.3615; SDCL, § 23-43-27; SL 1978, ch 178 , § 250.