A parent or guardian shall be entitled to the issuance of compulsory process for the attendance of witnesses on his own behalf or on behalf of the child. Upon application to the court, compulsory process shall be issued for the attendance of witnesses on behalf of the child.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-7A-39

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

Source: SDC 1939, § 43.0327 as added by SL 1968, ch 164, § 16; SDCL, § 26-8-32.1.