Witness fees and expenses

The court may authorize the payment of witness fees and necessary travel expenses incurred by persons summoned or otherwise required to appear at hearings under this chapter and chapter 26-8A , 26-8B , or 26-8C . Payment may not exceed the amount allowed to witnesses in the circuit court under the rules of civil procedure. Source: SDC 1939, § 43.0327 as added by SL 1968, ch 164 , § 16; SL 1991, ch 217 , § 49B; SDCL, § 26-8-32.2.