The writ of certiorari must be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, except when otherwise expressly directed by the court.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-31-6

  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Writ of certiorari: An order issued by the Supreme Court directing the lower court to transmit records for a case for which it will hear on appeal.

Source: CCivP 1877, § 690; CL 1887, § 5512; RCCivP 1903, § 759; RC 1919, § 3001; Supreme Court Rule 560, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.0406.