Section 23A-2-9 - (Rule 4(d)(3)) Warrant executed by arrest--Advice to defendant as to warrant--Mannerof service of summons. - South Dakota Statutes

23A-2-9. (Rule 4(d)(3)) Warrant executed by arrest--Advice to defendant as to warrant--Manner of service of summons. A warrant is executed by the arrest of the defendant. A law enforcement officer need not have the warrant in his possession at the time of the arrest, but upon request he shall show the warrant to the defendant as soon as possible. If the law enforcement officer does not have the warrant in his possession at the time of the arrest, he shall then inform the defendant of the offense charged and of the fact that a warrant has been issued.
A summons shall be served upon a defendant at least five days before the day of appearance fixed therein by delivering a copy to him personally or by leaving it at his dwelling house or usual place of abode with some person over the age of fourteen years then residing therein.

Source: CCrimP 1877, § 119; CL 1887, § 7144; RCCrimP 1903, § 116; RC 1919, § 4549; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.1603; SDCL, § 23-22-6; SL 1978, ch 178, § 12.