Section 19-15-17 - (Rule 706(i)) Extra compensation to court-appointed experts unlawful.
19-15-17. (Rule 706(i)) Extra compensation to court-appointed experts unlawful. The receipt by any witness appointed by the court of any compensation other than that fixed by the court, and the payment of, or the offer or promise by any person to pay such other compensation shall be unlawful.
Source: Supreme Court Rule adopted September 12, 1942; SDC Supp 1960, § 36.0118; SDCL, § 19-6-11; Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 706 (i).