2012 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 19 EVIDENCE
Chapter 14. Witnesses
§19-14-4.1 Form for oath of interpreter.
19-14-4.1. Form for oath of interpreter. The following oath, as appropriate to the circumstances, may be used for an interpreter:
I, ______________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will justly, truly and impartially interpret, to the best of my skill and judgment, and will make a true interpretation to any party or witness, the oath or affirmation administered in all matters; the questions which may be asked and the answers that shall be given to such questions and all statements relative to any [court proceedings, probation activities, or any other proceeding] under consideration in which I am employed to interpret, so help me God (under the pains and penalties of perjury).
Source: CCivP 1877, § 502; CL 1887, § 5316; RCCivP 1903, § 541; RC 1919, § 2733; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 36.0207; SDCL § 19-3-9; SL 1979, ch 154, § 10; SL 2012, ch 115, § 3.
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