South Dakota courts will now be allowed to tell juries about other sexual assaults a defendant has committed when deciding whether he's guilty of a current sexual assault charge. Prosecutors must tell the defendant and his lawyer about this evidence at least 15 days before trial so he has time to prepare a defense.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 32, NAYS 37. H.J. 381
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 294
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 25, NAYS 8. S.J. 279
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 107
Becky Drury
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Tim Reed
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass