How many days must search warrants be executed within?

Search warrants in South Dakota must be executed within 10 days of being issued. This time frame is specified in the law to ensure that the information justifying the warrant remains relevant, as conditions can change rapidly. A warrant that is executed after this period could potentially infringe on an individual’s rights, as the reasons for the search may no longer be valid, diminishing the likelihood that admissible evidence will be obtained.

This requirement for executing search warrants helps to strike a balance between the need for law enforcement to effectively investigate suspected criminal activity and the rights of individuals to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures.