S.D. Codified Laws § 16-12C-11 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 12C / Section 16-12C-11
Jurisdiction--Petty offenses--Acceptance of pleas--Sentencing--Overweight vehicle penalties
Status: in_force

A magistrate court with a clerk magistrate presiding has concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts:

(1) To accept defaults for petty offenses;

(2) To try contested cases involving a petty offense;

(3) To take pleas of guilty, not guilty, nolo contendere for any criminal offense; or

(4) To take pleas of guilty, not guilty, nolo contendere for violation of any ordinance, bylaw, or other police regulation of a political subdivision;

Source: SL 2003, ch 117, § 38; SL 2005, ch 120, § 174; SL 2011, ch 109, § 1.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-5-18 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-5-18
Special term of circuit court on request of county commissioners--Order filed with clerk
Status: in_force

The judge of the circuit court shall have power, upon request of the board of county commissioners or upon his own motion, by an order to that effect, to appoint and hold special terms, at the county seat of any county within his circuit, and such special terms shall be regarded the same as the regular terms prescribed by this chapter; provided that the order for any such special term shall be filed in the office of the clerk of courts at least ten days before the opening of such term.

Source: PolC 1877, ch 13, § 5; SL 1879, ch 27, § 9; SL 1881, ch 84, § 16; SL 1885, ch 71, § 1; CL 1887, § 426; RPolC 1903, § 661; RC 1919, § 5182; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 32.0419.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-18-34.4 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-18-34.4
Certain individuals disqualified
Status: in_force

The following persons shall not serve as a legal assistant in the State of South Dakota except upon application to and approval of the Supreme Court:

(1) Any person convicted of a felony;

(2) Any person disbarred or suspended from the practice of law in any jurisdiction;

(3) Any person placed on medical inactive status under § 16-19-48 or 16-19-92 ;

(4) Any person placed on temporary suspension from the practice of law under § 16-19-35.1 .

Source: Supreme Court Rule 97-25; SL 2018, ch 302 (Supreme Court Rule 18-11), eff. July 1, 2018.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-16-7.4 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-16-7.4
Submission to disciplinary board jurisdiction--Revocation of admission or referral to board for misconduct--Venue
Status: in_force

Under § 16-16-7.1 the filing of an application requesting admission by a nonresident attorney shall constitute his or her submission to the jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Board of the State Bar.

If after admission to practice in this state, the applicant engages in professional misconduct as that term is defined by the rules governing the State Bar of South Dakota, the Supreme Court may revoke his or her admission to practice. In addition, the matter may be referred to the Disciplinary Board of the State Bar or other proper authority as is deemed necessary and desirable. The county in which the legal aid bureau or public defender agency is located shall be considered the county of the applicant's residence for the purpose of determining venue in any disciplinary action taken against him or her.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 76-6; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XX (a).
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-2-25.1 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-2-25.1
Supplies of judge or magistrate provided to unified system
Status: in_force

All furnishings, supplies, and materials owned by a county, municipality, or township, which were used by, or on behalf of, any judge or justice of the peace for the execution of his judicial duties on or before January 7, 1975, or which are purchased after that date for the use of a judge or magistrate, shall be provided to the Unified Judicial System.

Source: SL 1975, ch 162, § 1.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-12B-6 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 12B / Section 16-12B-6
Right to counsel in magistrate court
Status: in_force

No party may be deprived of the assistance of an attorney, at the party's expense, in small claims or magistrate court.

Source: SL 2003, ch 117, § 15.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-16-24 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-16-24
Notice to State Bar of reinstatement of attorney--Payment of membership fees
Status: in_force

Upon issuance of certification pursuant to § 16-16-21 , the clerk of the Supreme Court shall notify the secretary of the State Bar thereof, whereupon the applicant shall be entitled to enrollment as an active member of such State Bar upon payment by him to the secretary of such State Bar of the current fees required of active members and all other membership fees, if any, owing from such applicant to such State Bar and all delinquency penalties as to any such fees.

Source: Supreme Court Rule, Order No. 1, 1960.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-1-14 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 16-1-14
Supreme Court library--Publications included--Control by justices
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court library shall consist of all constitutions, statutes, session laws, court reports, digests, textbooks, and other legal publications now owned by the state and under the control of the justices of the Supreme Court, or which may hereafter be acquired by purchase, exchange, or otherwise.

The Supreme Court library shall be under the exclusive control and supervision of the justices of the Supreme Court who are hereby authorized to make such rules and regulations regarding its use as they may deem proper.

Source: SL 1907, ch 183, §§ 1, 2; RC 1919, § 5160; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 32.0311.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-20-6 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 20 / Section 16-20-6
Hearing
Status: in_force

Before limiting, suspending, or terminating expanded media coverage as previously consented to by all the parties or audio media coverage as previously consented to by the judge, the judge presiding in the case may hold an on-the-record hearing, if such hearing will not delay or disrupt the judicial proceeding. In the event that a hearing is not possible, affidavits may be used. Following a hearing or ruling based on affidavits, a written order must be issued.

Source: SL 2011, ch 233 (Supreme Court Rule 10-09), eff. July 1, 2011.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-21-6 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 21 / Section 16-21-6
Confidential information
Status: in_force

The confidentiality of an electronic record, or an electronic copy thereof, is the same for the equivalent paper record, with the exception of photographs or videos that

Source: SL 2012, ch 255, § 6 (Supreme Court Rule 12-01), eff. Feb. 21, 2012; SL 2025, ch 223 (Supreme Court Rule 24-10), eff. Sept. 4, 2024.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-6-3 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-6-3
Time of election of judges--Terms of office
Status: in_force

At the general election in the year 1974 and every eight years thereafter, the judges of the circuit courts shall be elected for a term of eight years.

Source: SL 1901, ch 118, § 1; RPolC 1903, § 651; RC 1919, § 5166; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 32.0402; SL 1966, ch 114, § 2; SL 1973, ch 130, § 1; Supreme Court Rule 74-1.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-13-18.3 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-13-18.3
Responsibility of circuit presiding judge--Variation of process to meet local conditions--Approval and filing of variations
Status: in_force

The presiding judge of each circuit shall administer and enforce the jury selection provisions of this chapter. Such judge may vary the terms of the random selection process to meet local conditions in any county or jury district in the circuit if such changes are consistent with the terms of this chapter. Such changes shall be reduced to writing, approved by the Supreme Court pursuant to § 16-13-18.2 and filed with the clerk of the court in any county affected by the changes with the other materials required to be preserved by § 16-13-31.1 .

Source: SL 1973, ch 135, § 10; SL 1978, ch 178, § 575; SL 1997, ch 119, § 5.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-22-5.3 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-22-5.3
Standards in accordance with best practices publication
Status: in_force

The State Court Administrator's Office, in consultation with the Statewide Drug Court Advisory Board, shall implement statewide standards in accordance with "Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards," published by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals.

Source: SL 2014, ch 255 (Supreme Court Rule 13-13 , § 4), eff. Jan. 1, 2014.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-2-63 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-2-63
Electronic access to case documents pilot program
Status: in_force

The State Court Administrator's Office shall conduct a pilot program that will allow access to Unified Judicial System case documents through a web-based electronic access portal. The State Court Administrator shall determine the procedure and parameters on how the pilot program shall be implemented and shall report the results of the pilot program prior to December 31, 2020. The pilot program shall continue until further order of the Court.

Source: SL 2019, ch 228 (Supreme Court Rule 19-07), § 1, eff. Feb. 25, 2019.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-19-87 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-19-87
Dismissal of petition or order of reinstatement--Conditions imposed on petitioner
Status: in_force

If the Supreme Court finds the petitioner for reinstatement unfit to resume the practice of law, the petition shall be dismissed. If the Supreme Court finds the petitioner fit to resume the practice of law, the Supreme Court shall enter a judgment of reinstatement. The judgment may make reinstatement conditional upon:

(1) The payment of all or part of the expenses of the reinstatement and all prior proceedings; and

(2) The making of partial or complete restitution to parties harmed by the misconduct which led to petitioner's suspension or disbarment; and

(3) The furnishing of proof of competency as may be required in the discretion of the Supreme Court, which proof may include certification by the bar examiners of petitioner's successful completion of examinations for admission to practice after the suspension or disbarment

Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XIV (f); SL 1990, ch 438 (Supreme Court Rule 89-20); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-65), eff. July 1, 2016.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-3-1 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-3-1
Law governing making of rules
Status: in_force

In the exercise of its constitutional and statutory rule - making power the Supreme Court of South Dakota shall proceed as provided by this chapter and as may be provided by its own rules.

Source: SDCL, § 16-3-1 as enacted by SL 1973, ch 129, § 1.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-19-84 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-19-84
Petition and hearing on reinstatement--Advance cost deposit--Burden of proof
Status: in_force

A petition for reinstatement by a disbarred or suspended attorney under § 16-19-87 may be filed with the board secretary. The petition shall be accompanied by a deposit in an amount to be set by the board to cover prior proceedings and anticipated expenses of the reinstatement proceeding. Upon receipt of the petition and the deposit, the board shall promptly schedule a hearing at which the petitioner shall have the burden of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner has the moral qualifications, competency, and learning in law required for admission to practice law in this state and that petitioner's resumption of the practice of law within the state will not be detrimental to the integrity and standing of the bar, the administration of justice, or subversive of the public interest.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XIV (c), (e); Supreme Court Rule 89-19; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-62), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-13-20 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-13-20
Summons of grand jury
Status: in_force

The grand jury shall be summoned in the same manner as provided for summoning petit juries.

Source: SL 1867-8, ch 19, § 5; PolC 1877, ch 19, § 6; SL 1885, ch 62, § 1; CL 1887, § 445; SL 1891, ch 73, § 1; RPolC 1903, § 710; RC 1919, § 5285; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 32.1009; SL 1978, ch 178, § 572.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-5-24 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-5-24
Postponement of opening of term of circuit court--Adjournment by clerk in absence of judge
Status: in_force

If he deem it proper, the presiding judge of the circuit court may postpone the opening of a term for a reasonable time to a day certain. If no order of postponement be made and the presiding judge does not appear at the time for the opening of the term, the clerk of courts may adjourn court from day to day until the arrival of the judge or an order of postponement or adjournment is received.

Source: PolC 1877, ch 14, § 5; CL 1887, § 442; RPolC 1903, § 952; RC 1919, § 5183; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 33.1103.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-5-12 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 16-5-12
First day of term falling on holiday
Status: in_force

Whenever the first day of any term of the circuit court falls upon a legal holiday, such term shall begin on the following day.

Source: SL 1890, ch 76, § 10; RPolC 1903, § 663; RC 1919, § 5183; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 32.0420.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-6-32 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 16-6-32
Service by retired justices and judges--Effect of acts
Status: in_force

Retired justices and judges, with their consent, may be authorized by the Chief Justice to preside in any action or proceeding, or over any term of court, in the circuit court and when so authorized and acting, the orders, judgments, and decrees of that court entered by him are as effectual for all purposes as though made by a regularly elected or appointed judge. The Supreme Court shall provide for the reimbursement of their expenses.

Source: SL 1971, ch 153, §§ 1, 2; SDCL Supp, §§ 16-8-13 , 16-8-14; SL 1974, ch 154, § 4.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-19-48 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-19-48
Transfer to medical inactive status for a medical condition
Status: in_force

If, during the course of a disciplinary investigation or proceeding, the attorney claims to be unable to assist in the attorney's defense to a disciplinary complaint because of a medical condition, the Supreme Court shall enter an order immediately transferring the attorney to medical inactive status until a determination is made of the attorney's ability to comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct and § 16-19-31 . The determination shall be made in a proceeding instituted in accordance with the provisions of § 16-19-89 . An attorney transferred to medical inactive status shall not practice law. An attorney transferred to medical inactive status shall not act as a legal assistant except as provided by §§ 16-18-34.4 to 16-18-34.7 , inclusive. The Supreme Court shall enter such orders as are necessary to notify the attorney's clients of the attorney's change in status.

Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, § 6 (c); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XV (c); Supreme Court Rule 97-29; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-22-14 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-22-14
Report of graduated sanctions
Status: in_force

The State Court Administrator's Office shall report semiannually to the oversight council the number and percentage of probationers who received a graduated sanction.

Source: SL 2013, ch 101, § 17, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-2-64 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 16-2-64
Document charges for electronic access to documents pilot program
Status: in_force

Any documents obtained through an electronic search of the Unified Judicial System's electronic access portal shall be charged ten cents per page but no more than three dollars per document. This fee shall not be applicable to an attorney of record on a case or an abstractor for use during the normal course of business or any entity that has a data access agreement providing document access. A self-represented litigant may not be charged a copy fee by the clerk of court for documents on cases in which they appear as a party. Any fee collected pursuant to this section will be deposited in accordance with § 16-2-43 .

Source: SL 2019, ch 228 (Supreme Court Rule 19-07), § 2, eff. Feb. 25, 2019.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-18-2.8 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 18 / Section 16-18-2.8
Notation of oral consent and approval of appearance by legal intern or extern--Filing of written consent
Status: in_force

In each case where the consent and/or approval referred to in §§ 16-18-2.4 , 16-18-2.5 , and 16-18-2.7 is required, any oral certification of a supervising lawyer shall be noted by the court or presiding officer of the administrative agency on its records of the case and any written consent and/or approval shall be filed in the record of the case and shall be brought to the attention of the judge of the court or the presiding officer of the administrative agency. Provided, however, a general approval by the attorney general, state's attorney, or city attorney pursuant to § 16-18-2.5 shall be filed with the clerk of the applicable court and brought to the attention of the judge thereof.

Source: Supreme Court Order No. 3, 1969; Supreme Court Rule 75-4, § 7; SL 2011, ch 256 (Supreme Court Rule 11-13 ), eff. July 1, 2011.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-14-3 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 14 / Section 16-14-3
Study of rules of practice by conference--Recommendations for changes
Status: in_force

The Judicial Conference shall also carry on a continuous study of the operation and effect of the general rules of practice and procedure. Changes in and additions to these rules as the conference may deem desirable to promote simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, the just determination of litigation and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay shall be recommended by the conference from time to time to the Supreme Court of South Dakota for its consideration and adoption, modification or rejection, in accordance with law.

Source: SL 1964, ch 109, § 2.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-12A-10.2 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 12A / Section 16-12A-10.2
Compensation of magistrates--Budgeting and appropriations
Status: in_force

The compensation of a magistrate shall be fixed by law and for such purpose the Supreme Court in its annual consolidated budget for the Unified Judicial System shall make recommendations relating thereto. The state shall provide from funds appropriated therefor for the salaries and travel expenses of the magistrates of the circuit court.

Source: SL 2003, ch 117, § 6.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-16-7.1 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-16-7.1
Practice of nonresident attorneys employed by legal aid bureaus or public defender agencies--Application
Status: in_force

A nonresident attorney, licensed to practice law in another jurisdiction within the United States, while actually employed and associated with a bar association sponsored or governmentally funded legal aid bureau or public defender agency within South Dakota, may be admitted to practice before the courts of this state. Admission shall be upon sworn, written application to the South Dakota Supreme Court containing:

(1) The post office address of the applicant;

(2) The name and post office address of the legal aid bureau or public defender agency by whom the applicant will be employed;

(3) The name and address of the supervising attorney of the bureau or agency, who shall be a duly licensed attorney of this state;

(4) The jurisdictions in which the applicant is licensed to practice law;

(5) A statement that the applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of the jurisdiction in which he is licensed;

(6) A statement that the applicant has not been the subject of disciplinary action by the bar or courts of any jurisdiction during the preceding five years;

(7) A statement that the applicant has not been denied admission to the courts of any jurisdiction during the preceding five years;

(8) A statement that the applicant is familiar with the rules of the State Bar of South Dakota, and will at all times abide and comply with the same;

(9) A statement that the applicant has simultaneously filed with the Board of Bar Examiners an application for admission to the practice of law in this state.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 76-6; Supreme Court Rule 84-2.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-12B-13 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 12B / Section 16-12B-13
Jurisdiction--Limitations
Status: in_force

A magistrate court with a magistrate judge presiding has concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts to try and determine any civil action if the debt, damage, claim, or value of the property involved does not exceed twelve thousand dollars. A magistrate court with a magistrate judge presiding has concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts to try and determine any action for a protective or restraining order or injunctive relief pursuant to chapter 22-19A , 25-10 , or 21-65 . If the action is for protection from domestic abuse, a magistrate judge may not issue an ex parte protection order pursuant to § 25-10-6 , or try any petition that calls for either the award of temporary custody or establishment of temporary visitation of a minor child of the parties, or try any petition that establishes temporary support for either a minor child of the parties or a spouse. Any magistrate court with a magistrate judge presiding has jurisdiction in any small claims proceeding if the debt, damage, claim, or value of the property involved does not exceed twelve thousand dollars.

Source: SL 2003, ch 117, § 22; SL 2008, ch 105, § 1; SL 2016, ch 112, § 1; SL 2018, ch 126, § 1.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-1A-2 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 1A / Section 16-1A-2
Commission membership--Terms of office
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a Commission on Judicial Qualifications which shall consist of seven members:

(1) Two judges of the circuit court, elected by the judicial conference;

(2) Three members of the bar practicing law in this state, no more than two of whom may be of the same political party, appointed by a majority vote of the state bar commissioners; and

(3) Two citizens who are not of the same political party, appointed by the Governor.

The term of office for a commission member is four years. No person may serve more than two terms as a member of the commission.

Source: SL 1973, ch 136, §§ 2, 3; SL 1978, ch 148, § 1; SL 1997, ch 114, § 1; Supreme Court Rule 97-23; SL 1998, ch 307; ch 308; ch 309; SL 2000, ch 264 (Supreme Court Rule 00-10); SL 2013, ch 99, § 1.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-3-13 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-3-13
Designation of another facility for court business
Status: in_force

If the emergency or natural disaster makes access to the office of the clerk of court or a courthouse impossible or impractical, the order declaring the judicial emergency may designate another facility, which is reasonably accessible and appropriate, for the business of the court.

Source: SL 2007, ch 132, § 3.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-22-25 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-22-25
Grant program for adult community residential services to reduce risk of recidivism
Status: in_force

There is hereby established the alternative care program to be administered by the Unified Judicial System. The Unified Judicial System shall award grants to nonprofit entities within the State of South Dakota that provide indigent adults with extended residential alternative care programs designed to reduce the risk of recidivism. The grants shall be awarded for room and board costs for South Dakota residents of the program with a maximum award of thirty dollars per day per resident. Any grant award shall be distributed in quarterly installments.

Source: SL 2015, ch 120, § 1, eff. Mar. 19, 2015.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-16-17.2 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-16-17.2
Limited purpose of conditional admission
Status: in_force

As provided by § 16-16-7.3 , conditional admission may be employed to permit an applicant who currently satisfies character and fitness requirements to practice law while his or her continued participation in an ongoing course of treatment or remediation for previous misconduct or unfitness is monitored to protect the public. Conditional admission is neither to be used as a method of achieving fitness nor as a method of monitoring the behavior of all applicants who have rehabilitated themselves from misconduct or unfitness.

Source: SL 2012, ch 259 (Supreme Court Rule 12-05), eff. July 1, 2012.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-15-8 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-15-8
False report of judicial proceedings as misdemeanor--Fair report not punishable
Status: in_force

Every person guilty of any contempt of court by the publication of a false or grossly inaccurate report of the proceedings of any court, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. But no person can be punished as for a contempt, in publishing a true, full, and fair report of any trial, argument, decision, or proceeding had in court.

Source: PenC 1877, § 202, subdiv 7; CL 1887, § 6402, subdiv 7; RPenC 1903, § 205, subdiv 7; RC 1919, § 3793 (7); SDC 1939, § 13.1235 (7); SL 1979, ch 150, § 12.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-13-33 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 13 / Section 16-13-33
Improper listing of names drawn as misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Every person authorized by law to assist at the drawing of any jurors to attend any court, who intentionally puts or consents to putting upon any list of jurors, as having been drawn, any name which shall not have been drawn for that purpose in the manner prescribed by law; or who omits to place on such list any name that shall have been drawn in the manner prescribed by law; or who signs or certifies any list of jurors as having been drawn which was not drawn according to law; or who is guilty of any other unfair, partial, or improper conduct in the drawing of any such list of jurors, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Source: PenC 1877, § 133; CL 1887, § 6333; RPenC 1903, § 139; RC 1919, § 3721; SDC 1939, § 13.1210; SL 1979, ch 150, § 1.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-19-31 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 19 / Section 16-19-31
License to practice law as trust--Duty to conform to standards
Status: in_force

A license to practice law in this state is a privilege and a continuing proclamation by the Supreme Court that a licensed attorney is an officer of the Court, is fit to be entrusted with legal and judicial matters, and is able to aid in the administration of justice. It is the duty of an attorney to act, both professionally and personally, in conformity with the standards of conduct governing members of the bar.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule II (a); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-16 ), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-12C-2.1 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 12C / Section 16-12C-2.1
Certification of clerk magistrate-Notice of termination
Status: in_force

The presiding judge of each circuit shall immediately following the appointment of a clerk magistrate certify to the state court administrator the name and address of each appointee and principal place or places that the appointee is to function. The state court administrator shall be promptly notified of the termination from office of a clerk magistrate.

Source: § 16-12A-7.1 ; SL 2004, ch 319 (Supreme Court Rule 03-18), eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-22-4 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 22 / Section 16-22-4
Drug court program
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court may establish a drug court program in any court that has jurisdiction over criminal cases.

Source: SL 2013, ch 101, § 4.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-17A-4 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 17A / Section 16-17A-4
Confidential information--Source--Limited disclosure--Limited use
Status: in_force

The State Bar, the Supreme Court, any assistance committee or associated entity established or approved by the State Bar or Supreme Court, or Unified Judicial System may not disclose the source of any confidential information or disclose or use any confidential information for any purpose other than to assist the lawyer or judge who is the subject of the confidential information in obtaining medical or therapeutic treatment or other related support services.

Source: SL 2021, ch 88, § 4.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-16-9 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-16-9
Time and place of examination
Status: in_force

The Board of Bar Examiners shall conduct examinations at such times and places as the board shall by rule determine.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 10, 1939; SDC 1939, § 32.1110; Supreme Court Rule 8, Order No. 1, 1957; SDC Supp 1960, § 32.1108; Supreme Court Rule, Order No. 2, 1963; Supreme Court Order No. 1, 1969; Supreme Court Rule 75-7; Supreme Court Rule 81-8.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-15-6 — SD Code / Title 16 / Chapter 15 / Section 16-15-6
Disobedience of judicial process as misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Every person guilty of any contempt of court by intentional disobedience of any process or order lawfully issued by any court is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Source: PenC 1877, § 202, subdiv 4; CL 1887, § 6402, subdiv 4; RPenC 1903, § 205, subdiv 4; RC 1919, § 3793 (4); SDC 1939, § 13.1235 (4); SL 1979, ch 150, § 10.