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Chapter 23A-26

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 23A-26

(Rule 31) Verdict

23A-26-1(Rule 31(a)) Unanimous verdict required--Return in open court.23A-26-2(Rule 31(b)) Return of verdict as to one of two or more defendants--Retrial of defendants as to whom verdict not reached.23A-26-3General verdict required--Special verdict permitted.23A-26-4Form of general verdict on not guilty plea.23A-26-5Form of verdict acquitting for insanity.23A-26-6Direction to reconsider improper verdict.23A-26-7Verdict as to degree of crime--Lowest degree found on reasonable doubt.23A-26-8(Rule 31(c)) Conviction of included offense or attempt.23A-26-9Appearance of defendant--When required for verdict.23A-26-10(Rule 31(d)) Polling of jury after verdict returned--Further deliberation or discharge if not unanimous.23A-26-11Recording of verdict--Inquiry of jury.23A-26-12Remand to custody on verdict of guilty or guilty but mentally ill--Commitment hearing on acquittal for insanity.23A-26-12.1Mental examination and report before hearing.23A-26-12.2Hearing.23A-26-12.3Burden of proof.23A-26-12.4Commitment--Duration.23A-26-12.5Release--Procedure--Compliance with prescribed regimen as condition.23A-26-12.6Failure to comply with regimen--Notice--Arrest--Court determination.23A-26-13(Rule 31(e)) Reserved 23A-26-14Guilty but mentally ill verdict--Required findings.