19-19-513. Motorist's refusal to submit to chemical test of intoxication admissible--Privilege against self-incrimination may not be claimed.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision 19-19-512(a), when a person stands trial for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as provided under §32-23-1, and that person has refused chemical analysis, as provided in §32-23-10, such refusal is admissible into evidence. Such person may not claim privilege against self-incrimination with regard to admission of refusal to submit to chemical analysis.
Source: SL 1980, ch 230, §2; SDCL §19-13-28.1.