Suppression of names and details in rape, incest, or sexual contact prosecution.

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23A-6-22. Suppression of names and details in rape, incest, or sexual contact prosecution.

Upon the request of the victim in a prosecution for rape, incest, or sexual contact, the court shall order that the names of the victim or the accused or the details of the alleged offense be suppressed until:

(1)The accused is arraigned;

(2)The charge is dismissed; or

(3)The case is otherwise concluded;

whichever occurs first.

Source: SL 1975, ch 169, §4; SDCL Supp, §23-32-28; SL 1978, ch 178, §81; SL 1983, ch 182; SL 1996, ch 154.


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