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Code · South Dakota · Title 23 · Chapter 23-28

23A-28A-13. Legal representation of accused or convicted person--Use of escrowed moneys.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this chapter, the attorney general shall transfer proceeds from an escrow account to any person accused or convicted of a crime upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction after a showing by such person that the proceeds shall be used for the exclusive purpose of retaining legal representation at any stage of the proceedings against such person, including the appeals process, after first making adequate provisions to protect the victims of the crime pursuant to § 23A-28A-4 .
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