Section 23A-10A-5 - Suspension of proceedings pending determination of defendant'scompetency. - South-dakota Statutes

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23A-10A-5. Suspension of proceedings pending determination of defendant's competency. The trial of the indictment or information or the sentencing, as the case may be, shall be suspended until the question of mental competency is determined by the court.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.2002; SDCL, § 23-38-3; SL 1978, ch 175, § 5; SL 1991, ch 199, § 10; SL 1991, ch 200.

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23A-10A-5. Suspension of proceedings pending determination of defendant's competency. The trial of the indictment or information or the sentencing, as the case may be, shall be suspended until the question of mental competency is determined by the court.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.2002; SDCL, § 23-38-3; SL 1978, ch 175, § 5; SL 1991, ch 199, § 10; SL 1991, ch 200.

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23A-10A-5. Suspension of proceedings pending determination of defendant's competency. The trial of the indictment or information or the sentencing, as the case may be, shall be suspended until the question of mental competency is determined by the court.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.2002; SDCL, § 23-38-3; SL 1978, ch 175, § 5; SL 1991, ch 199, § 10; SL 1991, ch 200.