23A-7-14. (Rule 11(f)) Factual basis required before acceptance of plea other than nolo contendere.

The court shall defer acceptance of any plea except a plea of nolo contendere until it is satisfied that there is a factual basis for the offense charged or to which the defendant pleads.

Source: SL 1978, ch 178, § 105; SL 1980, ch 179, § 2.