19-3-12. Appointing authority for interpreters--Fees for services.
All interpreters appointed under the provisions of §19-3-10 shall be appointed by the judge if the appearance is before any court or by the chairman or presiding or executive officer of any board, commission, or agency by which the proceeding involving such person is being conducted. The court or agency conducting such proceeding shall determine and fix a reasonable fee for the services of the interpreter and shall provide for the payment of such costs out of funds appropriated for the operation of such courts and agencies.
Source: SL 1974, ch 164, §2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 03 - Methods Of Taking Testimony
Section 19-3-1 - Means of testimony enumerated.
Section 19-3-2 - Affidavit defined.
Section 19-3-3 - Deposition defined.
Section 19-3-4 - Oral examination defined.
Section 19-3-7 - Interpreter for witness unable to communicate in English--Compensation.
Section 19-3-10 - Interpreters for deaf and mute persons--Proceedings for which required.
Section 19-3-12 - Appointing authority for interpreters--Fees for services.