16-12C-14. Record of proceedings before clerk magistrate--Stenographic record--Costs--Appeal.
Except in small claims proceedings, a verbatim record of all proceedings and evidence at trials before a clerk magistrate shall be maintained either by electrical devices or by stenographic means, as the magistrate may direct. However, if any party to the action requests stenographic reporting of the proceedings, the reporting shall be done stenographically. The requesting party in a civil matter shall pay the costs of reporting the proceedings. If no record is kept, the appeal, if appeal is authorized by law, shall be de novo in circuit court.
Source: SL 2003, ch 117, ยง41.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary
Chapter 12C - Clerk Magistrates
Section 16-12C-1 - Appointment of clerk, deputy clerk as clerk magistrate--Valid in any circuit.
Section 16-12C-2 - Educational qualifications of clerk magistrate.
Section 16-12C-2.1 - Certification of clerk magistrate-Notice of termination.
Section 16-12C-3 - Attendance at institute prerequisite to taking office--Exception.
Section 16-12C-5 - Authority to solemnize marriages--Fees.
Section 16-12C-6 - Authority to administer oaths, etc.
Section 16-12C-7 - Jurisdiction to issue summonses, warrants.
Section 16-12C-8 - Right to counsel in magistrate court.
Section 16-12C-9 - Jurisdiction--Committal--Conditions.
Section 16-12C-10 - Jurisdiction--Bonds and personal recognizance.
Section 16-12C-12 - Jurisdiction--Forfeiture of appearance bonds.
Section 16-12C-13 - Jurisdiction--Noncontested proceedings with limited damage amount.