Section 19-3-12 - Appointing authority for interpreters--Fees for services. - South Dakota Statutes

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.