21-27-12. Day set for hearing of cause.
Upon the return of the writ of habeas corpus, a day shall be set for the hearing of the cause of imprisonment or detainer, not exceeding thirty days thereafter, unless for good cause additional or less time is allowed.
Source: CCrimP 1877, §673; CL 1887, §7841; RCCrimP 1903, §773; RC 1919, §4980; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.5504; SL 1983, ch 169, §11.