13-27-21Warrant for arrest of parent, guardian, or responsible person--Summons of witnesses.

Upon filing of a complaint, the judge of a circuit court shall issue a warrant of arrest to the sheriff of the county directing him to bring the defendant before the court and to summon witnesses required to ascertain the facts in the case.

Source: SDC 1939, § 15.3206; SL 1955, ch 41, ch 15, § 6; SL 1975, ch 128, § 179; SL 1982, ch 142, § 10.