FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to amend certain provisions related to interpreter services in the court system.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
    Section 1. That § 19-3-8 be repealed.
    19-3-8. Any person may be subpoenaed by any court or judge to appear and act as interpreter in any hearing. The subpoena shall be served and returned in the same manner as a subpoena for a witness. Disobedience to such subpoena is contempt of the court.
    Section 2. That § 19-14-4 be repealed.
    19-14-4. An interpreter is subject to the provisions of chapter 19-15 relating to qualification as an expert and the administration of an oath or affirmation that he will make a true translation.
    Section 3. That § 19-14-4.1 be amended to read as follows:
    19-14-4.1. The following oath, as appropriate to the circumstances, may be used to satisfy the requirements of § 19-14-4 for an interpreter:

    You do solemnly swear that you will justly, truly, and impartially interpret to ____ the oath about to be administered to him; and the questions which may be asked him and the answers

that he shall give to such questions, relative to the cause now under consideration before this court (or officer), so help you God. I, ______________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will justly, truly and impartially interpret, to the best of my skill and judgment, and will make a true interpretation to any party or witness, the oath or affirmation administered in all matters; the questions which may be asked and the answers that shall be given to such questions and all statements relative to any [court proceedings, probation activities, or any other proceeding] under consideration in which I am employed to interpret, so help me God (under the pains and penalties of perjury).