23A-20-19. Peremptory challenge defined–Either party.
A peremptory challenge is an objection to a juror for which no reason need be given. It can be taken by either party and may be oral. A court must exclude a juror on a peremptory challenge.
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §34.3615; SDCL, §23-43-27; SL 1978, ch 178, §250.