On application of either party and for use as evidence, the arbitrator may permit a deposition to be taken, in the manner and upon the terms designated by the arbitrator, of a witness who cannot be subpoenaed or is unable to attend the hearing. Any provision of law compelling a person under subpoena to testify is applicable.
S.D. Codified Laws § 12-1-25
Depositions permitted by arbitrators--Compelling testimony
Source: SL 2003, ch 83, § 20; SDCL, § 12-4-46.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.