South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 55 - Bureau Of Human Resources
Article 55:09 - State employment general provisions
Chapter 55:09:04 - Leaves of absence
Section 55:09:04:09 - Court and jury leave
If an employee is subpoenaed to testify in any civil or criminal proceeding because of the employee's official capacity, the employee shall receive the employee's regular salary without loss of leave credits and may receive actual expenses according to state rates, but may not receive witness fees. If an employee is a party to or a witness in private litigation not related to his or her official capacity, the employee shall use vacation leave or leave without pay. If an employee is summoned to serve on a jury, the employee shall receive the employee's regular salary without loss of leave credits and the per diem and mileage provided for by SDCL 16-13-46. An employee summoned either as a witness or a juror shall notify the employee's supervisor at once.
General Authority: SDCL 3-6C-18.
Law Implemented: SDCL 3-6C-18.