19-3-1. Means of testimony enumerated. The testimony of witnesses is taken in three modes: (1)By affidavit; (2)By deposition; (3)By oral examination. Source: CCivP 1877, §463; CL 1887, §5277; RCCivP 1903, §503; RC 1919, §2750; Supreme Court Rule 501, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §36.0201.
19-3-10. Interpreters for deaf and mute persons–Proceedings for which required. A qualified interpreter shall be appointed in the following cases for persons who are deaf or mute or both: (1)In any grand jury proceeding, when the witness is deaf or mute, or both; (2)In any court proceeding involving a person who is deaf or mute, […]
19-3-10.1. Sign language interpreters and relay service operators prohibited from divulging information–Misdemeanor. No sign language interpreter or relay service operator who has interpreted for or relayed information for a deaf, speech impaired, or hard of hearing person may divulge to any other person any information or communication given to him in his capacity as such […]
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 […]
19-3-14. Inherent judicial power not limited. Section 19-3-10 shall not be construed to limit the inherent power of a court to appoint an interpreter in other cases. Source: SL 1974, ch 164, §5; SL 1979, ch 154, §14.
19-3-2. Affidavit defined. An affidavit is a written declaration under oath made without notice to the adverse party. Source: CCivP 1877, §464; CL 1887, §5278; RCCivP 1903, §504; RC 1919, §2751; Supreme Court Rule 502, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §36.0202.
19-3-3. Deposition defined. A deposition is a written declaration under oath made upon notice to the adverse party for the purpose of enabling him to attend and cross-examine; or upon written interrogatories. Source: CCivP 1877, §465; CL 1887, §5279; RCCivP 1903, §505; RC 1919, §2752; Supreme Court Rule 502, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, […]
19-3-4. Oral examination defined. An oral examination is an examination in the presence of the court, tribunal, or person authorized to take testimony. Source: CCivP 1877, §466; CL 1887, §5280; RCCivP 1903, §506; RC 1919, §2753; Supreme Court Rule 502, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §36.0202.
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 […]
