19-3-7. Interpreter for witness unable to communicate in English--Compensation.
When a witness cannot communicate or understand the English language the court shall procure and appoint a disinterested interpreter or translator for him who shall be compensated for those services as the court shall certify to be reasonable and just, to be paid and collected as other costs.
Source: SL 1868-9, ch 6, §18; PolC 1877, ch 39, §29; CCivP 1877, §502; CL 1887, §§1433, 5316; RPolC 1903, §1855; RCCivP 1903, §541; SL 1911, ch 187; RC 1919, §§2733, 5194; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §§32.0505, 36.0207; SDCL, §16-7-14; SL 1974, ch 162, §1.
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.