South Dakota § 21-34-8 - Source of payment for expenses of officials.

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§ 21-34-8. Source of payment for expenses of officials.

The expenses of officials in making service or performing other legal duties under this chapter for which expense no fee is allowed by law, shall be paid by the county or from the public funds under control of the public officer, department, commission, or board which may be available for the purpose, as the court may order.

Source: SDC 1939, § 65.0107.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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