Section 18-4-21 - Powers of officers authorized to take proof of instruments.
18-4-21. Powers of officers authorized to take proof of instruments. Officers authorized to take the proof of instruments are authorized in such proceedings:
(1) To administer oaths or affirmations;
(2) To employ and swear interpreters;
(3) To issue subpoenas and to punish for contempt as provided in Title 19 in regard to the means of producing witnesses.
Source: CivC 1877, § 668; CL 1887, § 3290; RCivC 1903, § 983; RC 1919, § 589; SDC 1939, § 51.1617.