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Section 23-24-37 – Uniformity of interpretation.

23-24-37. Uniformity of interpretation. The provisions of this chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purposes to make uniform the law of those states which enact it. Source: SL 1953, ch 200, §28; SDC Supp 1960, §34.1727.

Section 23-24-38 – Severability of provisions.

23-24-38. Severability of provisions. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are […]

Section 23-24A-1 – Findings, policy, and purpose of party states.

23-24A-1. Findings, policy, and purpose of party states. The party states find that charges outstanding against a prisoner, detainers based on untried indictments, informations, or complaints, and difficulties in securing speedy trial of persons already incarcerated in other jurisdictions, produce uncertainties which obstruct programs of prisoner treatment and rehabilitation. Accordingly, it is the policy of […]

Section 23-24-27 – Nonwaiver by this state.

23-24-27. Nonwaiver by this state. Nothing in this chapter contained shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by this state of its right, power, or privilege to try such demanded person for crime committed within this state, or of its right, power, or privilege to regain custody of such person by extradition proceedings or otherwise […]

Section 23-24-28 – Fugitives from this state–Governor to issue warrant.

23-24-28. Fugitives from this state–Governor to issue warrant. Whenever the Governor of this state shall demand a person charged with crime or with escaping from confinement or breaking the terms of his bail, probation, or parole in this state, from the executive authority of any other state, or from the Chief Justice or an associate […]

Section 23-24-29 – Application for Governor’s requisition from another state–Person charged with crime–Contents–Certification by prosecuting attorney.

23-24-29. Application for Governor’s requisition from another state–Person charged with crime–Contents–Certification by prosecuting attorney. When the return to this state of a person charged with a crime in this state is required, the prosecuting attorney shall present to the Governor his written application for a requisition for the return of the person charged, in which […]