LegalFix
Sign In

§ 23A-27A-5 Written designation of aggravating circumstances required.

SD Codified L § 23A-27A-5 (2019) (N/A)
Copy with citation
Copy as parenthetical citation

23A-27A-5. Written designation of aggravating circumstances required. The jury, if its verdict is a recommendation of death, shall designate in writing, signed by the foreman of the jury, the aggravating circumstance or circumstances which it found beyond a reasonable doubt. Upon the findings of the jury, the judge shall fix a sentence of death.

Source: SL 1979, ch 160, § 5.

Previous Section
§ 23A-27A-4 Aggravating circumstance and recommendation of death penalty required for Class A felony death sentencing--Life imprisonment--Bench trial or guilty plea.
Next Section
§ 23A-27A-6 Designation by judge in nonjury cases--At least one aggravating circumstance required for death penalty imposition.