South Dakota Criminal Defendant Rights (2002)

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South Dakota Amendment A, also known as Relating to a Criminal Defendant's Rights, was on the November 7, 2002 election ballot in South Dakota. It failed with 246,097 votes opposed.

Text of the proposal

The Constitution currently guarantees certain rights to a person accused of a crime. Amendment A would amend the Constitution to state that a criminal defendant may argue the merits, validity, and applicability of the law, including sentencing laws.

A vote "Yes" will change the Constitution.

A vote "No" will leave the Constitution as it is.

Supporters

None yet identified.

Opposition

None yet identified.

See also

• South Dakota 2002 ballot measures

References

• National Conference of State Legislatures

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