Section 23A-2-6 – (Rule 4(c)(2)) Contents and signature of summons

May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, South Dakota

A summons shall be in the same form as a warrant of arrest except that it shall summon the defendant to appear before a committing magistrate at a stated time and place. In addition, a summons shall state that if the defendant does not appear, a warrant will be issued for his arrest. A summons must be signed by a committing magistrate.

SDCL 23A-2-6

SL 1978, ch 178, ยง 8.