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Code · South Dakota · Title 33 · Chapter 33-10

33-10-101. Notice to accused of charges--Right to counsel--Examination of witnesses--Statement of testimony.

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The accused shall be advised of the charges against the accused and of the right to be represented at that investigation by counsel. The accused has the right to be represented at that investigation as provided in §§ 33-10-113 to 33-10-115 , inclusive, and in any rule prescribed pursuant to that section. At that investigation, full opportunity shall be given to the accused to cross-examine any witness against the accused, if the witness is available, and to present anything the accused may desire in the accused's own behalf, either in defense or mitigation, and the investigating officer shall examine any available witness requested by the accused.
If any charge is forwarded after the investigation, the charge shall be accompanied by a statement of the substance of the testimony taken on both sides and a copy thereof shall be given to the accused.
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