South Dakota Codified Laws 23-14-3. Summons of jury for coroner’s inquest
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When the coroner has notice of the dead body of a person supposed to have died by unlawful means, found or being in his county, he shall issue a warrant to the sheriff of his county, requiring him to summon forthwith three electors having the qualifications of jurors of the county to appear before the coroner at a time and place named in the warrant. When the services of such sheriff cannot be conveniently procured, then the coroner may summon such electors from the bystanders, and any elector impaneled as juror shall be allowed the same fees as in cases before the circuit court.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23-14-3
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.1001; SL 1978, ch 171, § 2.