23A-26-9. Appearance of defendant--When required for verdict.
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If an indictment or information is for a felony, the defendant must, before the verdict is received, appear in person. If it is for a misdemeanor, the verdict may, in the discretion of the court, be rendered in his absence. In any case, if a defendant flees the jurisdiction of a court, the verdict may be returned in his absence.