Service by sheriff on circuit court juror failing to return acceptance of service--Fees deducted from juror's compensation.

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16-13-35. Service by sheriff on circuit court juror failing to return acceptance of service--Fees deducted from juror's compensation.

If any juror residing in the county shall fail, neglect, or refuse to sign the acceptance of service provided in §16-13-34 and to mail such acceptance to the clerk of courts within fifteen days after service of the notice on said juror, the notice shall be served on such juror by the sheriff. The amount of the sheriff's fees shall be endorsed on the notice with the return of the sheriff, and the amount of such fees shall be paid by such juror and shall be deducted by the clerk of courts from the compensation the juror would be entitled to receive for his attendance before the court.

Source: SL 1911, ch 229, §1; RC 1919, §5295; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1015; SL 1982, ch 172, §22.


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