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SD Codified L § 16-19-47 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-47 - Processing not to be deferred because of similarity to other pending litigation.

16-19-47. Processing not to be deferred because of similarity to other pending litigation.Processing of complaints shall not be deferred or abated because of substantial similarity to the material allegations of pending criminal or civil litigation, unless authorized by the board in its discretion. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule VIII.
SD Codified L § 16-19-48 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-48 - Transfer to medical inactive status for a medical condition.

16-19-48. Transfer to medical inactive status for a medical condition.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.
SD Codified L § 16-19-49 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-49 - Resumption of disciplinary proceedings when attorney no longer on medical inactive status.

16-19-49. Resumption of disciplinary proceedings when attorney no longer on medical inactive status.If the Supreme Court determines that an attorney described by §16-19-48 is able to assist in the attorney's defense to a disciplinary complaint, it shall take such action as it deems necessary including a direction for the resumption of the disciplinary proceeding against the attorney. Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, §6 (c); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XV (c); SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-50 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-50 - Accused attorney to be given opportunity to state position.

16-19-50. Accused attorney to be given opportunity to state position.Except in matters dismissed in accordance with paragraph 16-19-44(A)(1), no disposition shall be undertaken by the board or recommendation made by the attorney general until the attorney shall have been afforded a reasonable opportunity to state the attorney's position with respect to the allegations. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule V (b); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-33), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-51 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-51 - Procedure required in investigations by board or attorney general.

16-19-51. Procedure required in investigations by board or attorney general.Investigations by the board or by the attorney general shall be conducted as provided by §§16-19-52 to 16-19-62, inclusive. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule V (a); SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-52 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-52 - Notice to attorney of complaint and allegations.

16-19-52. Notice to attorney of complaint and allegations.In an investigation by the board or by the Attorney General, notification shall be given to the attorney that a complaint has been made and the nature of the allegations of misconduct. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule V (a) (1); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-34), eff. July 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 16-19-53 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-53 - Methods of investigation to be used--Informal conference.

16-19-53. Methods of investigation to be used--Informal conference.An investigation by the board or by the attorney general may entail inquiries by mail, consultation with the attorney, taking sworn statements or depositions, and investigation by the board's counsel or the attorney general's staff. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule V (a) (2); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-35), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-54 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-54 - Attorney's duty to respond to board.

16-19-54. Attorney's duty to respond to board.Every attorney shall promptly and appropriately respond to any complaint, letter, or inquiry provided by any member of the board. In the event of failure to respond an attorney is subject to private reprimand by the board, or, after hearing on recommendation of the board, to discipline by the Supreme Court. An attorney must appear at any hearing unless excused by the board or the Supreme Court. Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, §10; SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XVII; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-36), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-55 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-55 - Subpoena power of board and attorney general--Disobedience as contempt.

16-19-55. Subpoena power of board and attorney general--Disobedience as contempt.A member of the board, its counsel or the attorney general may issue a subpoena requiring any witness to attend at any place within the state and requiring such witness to produce pertinent books, papers, and documents, including client files and records of client funds, and may administer oaths and take testimony in regard to such matters. The willful failure of any person to respond to a subpoena or the willful refusal of any person to testify, is a contempt against the Supreme Court and may be punished accordingly. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule IX; SL 1998, ch 325; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-37), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-58 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-58 - Certified judgment of conviction as evidence against attorney.

16-19-58. Certified judgment of conviction as evidence against attorney.A certified judgment of conviction of an attorney for any crime shall be conclusive evidence of the commission of that crime in any disciplinary proceeding based upon the conviction. Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, §5 (c); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule X (c); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-39), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-59 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-59 - Dismissal of complaint on finding not meritorious.

16-19-59. Dismissal of complaint on finding not meritorious.If the board determines after an investigation that the complaint is not meritorious, it shall dismiss the complaint and notify the complainant, the attorney, and such other persons as the board may deem appropriate. If the attorney general determines after an investigation that the complaint is not meritorious, the attorney general shall report such findings to the Supreme Court and recommend dismissal. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule V (a) (3); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-40), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-60 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-60 - Conditions imposed on attorney on finding of meritorious complaint--Dismissal on compliance.

16-19-60. Conditions imposed on attorney on finding of meritorious complaint--Dismissal on compliance.If it is determined after an investigation by the board that the complaint is meritorious, but that formal disciplinary proceedings are not warranted, the board and the attorney may agree in writing to hold the proceedings in abeyance for an appropriate period, provided the attorney complies with specified reasonable conditions throughout the period. If it is determined that a medical condition as defined in subdivision 16-19-29(1) is relevant to such complaint, the specified reasonable conditions shall include board access to the attorney's healthcare and medical records relevant to the medical condition. Upon satisfactory compliance, the board may thereafter dismiss the proceedings and notify the complainant and such other persons as the board deems appropriate. If, after an investigation, the attorney general finds such action warranted, the attorney general shall report the attorney general's findings to the Supreme Court and recommend that such action be taken by the board. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule V (a) (4); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-41), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-61 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-61 - Notice to attorney of report and proposal for private reprimand.

16-19-61. Notice to attorney of report and proposal for private reprimand.If it is determined after an investigation and hearing that the complaint is meritorious and a private reprimand is warranted, a written report of the findings and proposed action shall be prepared and sent by certified mail to the attorney by the board. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule V (a) (5); SL 1987, ch 29, §24; SL 1995, ch 301 (Supreme Court Rule 94-8); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-42), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-62 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-62 - Response by attorney to proposal for private reprimand--Report and findings by board.

16-19-62. Response by attorney to proposal for private reprimand--Report and findings by board.The attorney shall have twenty days in which to agree or object to the findings and proposed action and demand that formal proceedings be initiated in lieu of a private reprimand. Silence shall be deemed to be an agreement with the findings and proposed action. After twenty days or upon the attorney's agreement, the board shall report its findings to the Supreme Court. Upon filing, the findings constitute a private reprimand. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule V (a) (6); SL 1995, ch 302 (Supreme Court Rule 94-9); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-43), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-64 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-64 - Provisions governing formal disciplinary proceedings.

16-19-64. Provisions governing formal disciplinary proceedings.Formal disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted pursuant to §§16-19-67 to 16-19-70.4, inclusive. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule V (a) (8).
SD Codified L § 16-19-66 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-66 - Disbarment by consent--Public disclosure of order.

16-19-66. Disbarment by consent--Public disclosure of order.Upon receipt of an affidavit required by §16-19-65, the board shall file it with the Supreme Court, and the Court shall enter an order disbarring the attorney on consent. The order disbarring the attorney on consent shall be a matter of public record. However, the affidavit required under the provisions of §16-19-65 shall not be publicly disclosed or made available for use in any other proceeding except upon order of the Supreme Court. The clerk of the Supreme Court shall redact the portions of the affidavit which may identify the complainant or other persons whose privacy interests have not been waived or otherwise made public before public disclosure. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XI (b), (c); Supreme Court Rule 97-31; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-67 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-67 - Findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of investigating agency shall constitute a formal accusation.

16-19-67. Findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of investigating agency shall constitute a formal accusation.Formal disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted as follows:(1)After investigation as provided in this chapter, the investigating agency may file with the Supreme Court findings of fact, conclusions of law or conclusions pertaining to violations of applicable Rules of Professional Conduct, and a recommendation for formal discipline. Such filing constitutes a formal accusation against the attorney.(2)A copy of the formal accusation shall be served upon the attorney by certified mail. Unless otherwise directed by the Supreme Court, the investigating agency shall continue to prosecute the formal proceedings. If the recommendation is for suspension or disbarment, it shall also include a finding as to the qualifications of the attorney to act as a legal assistant and a recommendation as to the restrictions or conditions of employment and supervision if the accused is allowed to act as a legal assistant under §§16-18-34.4 to 16-18-34.7, inclusive.(3)The attorney shall answer the formal accusation within thirty days and admit or deny the allegations therein. If the attorney admits the allegations or fails to answer, the Supreme Court may proceed to render judgment.(4)If the attorney denies the allegations, the matter shall be tried by the Supreme Court, or the Court may refer the matter for the taking of testimony and the making of findings and recommendations.(5)A reference may be to any circuit court judge or to a referee appointed by the Supreme Court in the same manner as provided for reference of cases in the circuit court so far as applicable.(6)The reference shall include the files and records of the board's investigation of the attorney, including the transcript of any hearing conducted by the board.(7)If the referee recommends suspension or disbarment, the referee shall also make a finding as to the qualifications of the attorney to act as a legal assistant and a recommendation as to restrictions or conditions or employment and supervision if the attorney is allowed to act as a legal assistant under §§16-18-34.4 to 16-18-34.7, inclusive. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1218; SDCL §16-19-15; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XX(k); SL 1995, ch 304 (Supreme Court Rule 94-11); Supreme Court Rule 97-32; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-46), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-68.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-68.1 - Attorney to appear before Supreme Court.

16-19-68.1. Attorney to appear before Supreme Court.At any hearing before the Supreme Court, the attorney shall appear in person unless the attorney's presence is excused by the Court. Source: SL 2006, ch 336 (Supreme Court Rule 06-62), eff. July 1, 2006; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-70.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-70.1 - Costs and expenses of disciplinary proceedings.

16-19-70.1. Costs and expenses of disciplinary proceedings.(a) State Bar of South Dakota. Costs and expenses incurred by the board in the investigation or prosecution of any disciplinary or reinstatement proceeding under this chapter shall be paid by the State Bar, provided, however, that the expenses of a disciplinary proceeding may, in the discretion of the Supreme Court, be assessed against the attorney who is the subject of such proceeding.(b) Attorney General. The attorney general shall pay the costs and expenses the attorney general's office incurs in the investigation or prosecution of any disciplinary proceeding under this chapter.(c) Unified Judicial System. The Unified Judicial System shall pay the costs and expenses incurred by the referee, the court reporter, and witnesses when a disciplinary action is referred to a referee under §16-19-67. Source: SL 1990, ch 439 (Supreme Court Rule 89-21); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-48), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-70.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-70.2 - Allowable costs and expenses.

16-19-70.2. Allowable costs and expenses.Expenses incurred by the board, the attorney general, or the Unified Judicial System that were not covered by advance deposit and that have not been previously paid by the attorney who is the subject of a disciplinary or reinstatement proceeding, may be assessed by the Supreme Court against said attorney in favor of the State of South Dakota and/or the State Bar of South Dakota according to their respective interests. The assessments may cover the costs of a referee's mileage, meals, and rooms; a court reporter's mileage, meals, rooms, and transcript preparation; disciplinary counsel's mileage, meals, rooms, telephone charges, copying fees, and hourly charges for investigation and preparation for hearings, trials, and appeals, and appearances at hearings, trials, and appeals; witnesses' fees and mileage; and the board members' mileage, meals, and rooms, provided that proof of such costs shall be made as hereafter provided in §16-19-70.3. Source: SL 1990, ch 440 (Supreme Court Rule 89-22); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-49), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-70.3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-70.3 - Proof of costs and expenses required.

16-19-70.3. Proof of costs and expenses required.An assessment for costs and expenses against an attorney requires the following proof:(a)State Bar of South Dakota. A sworn statement of unreimbursed allowable costs filed with the clerk of the Supreme Court by the State Bar prior to issuance of a final judgment.(b)Attorney General and Unified Judicial System. Copies of approved expense vouchers for reimbursement of allowable costs and expenses associated with the disciplinary proceeding filed with the clerk of the Supreme Court by the attorney general or the finance office of the Unified Judicial System prior to issuance of a final judgment. Source: SL 1990, ch 441 (Supreme Court Rule 89-23); SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-70.4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-70.4 - Judgment for costs against attorney.

16-19-70.4. Judgment for costs against attorney.When judgment is rendered against the attorney or whenever judgment for reinstatement of an attorney is entered, said attorney may, at the discretion of the Supreme Court, be directed to make appropriate reimbursement of costs and expenses as provided in §§16-19-70.1 and 16-19-70.2. Source: SL 1990, ch 442 (Supreme Court Rule 89-24); SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-71 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-71 - Advice to Supreme Court of discipline in another jurisdiction--Copy of order filed--Conclusive evidence of misconduct.

16-19-71. Advice to Supreme Court of discipline in another jurisdiction--Copy of order filed--Conclusive evidence of misconduct.All attorneys subjected to professional discipline in another jurisdiction, shall promptly inform the clerk of the Supreme Court and the board of such action. Upon being so informed, the clerk of the Supreme Court shall obtain a certified copy of such disciplinary order and file the same with the Supreme Court. Except as provided by §16-19-74, a final adjudication in another jurisdiction that an attorney has been guilty of misconduct shall establish conclusively the misconduct for purposes of a disciplinary proceeding in this state. Source: Supreme Court Rule 19, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1211; SDCL §16-19-4; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XII (a), (e); SL 2006, ch 337 (Supreme Court Rule 06-63), eff. July 1, 2006; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-50), eff. July 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 16-19-72 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-72 - Notice to attorney of disciplinary order from other jurisdiction.

16-19-72. Notice to attorney of disciplinary order from other jurisdiction.Upon receipt of a certified copy of an order demonstrating that an attorney admitted to practice in this state has been disciplined in another jurisdiction, the Supreme Court shall issue a notice directed to the attorney and a copy to the board containing:(1)A copy of the order from the other jurisdiction; and(2)An order directing that the attorney inform the Supreme Court, within thirty days from service of the notice, of any claim by the attorney predicated upon the grounds set forth in §16-19-74 that the imposition of the identical discipline in this state would be unwarranted and the reasons therefor.(3)Any claim by the attorney that imposition of identical discipline is unwarranted may be referred to the board for an investigation and report to the Supreme Court.(4)In the event discipline imposed in another jurisdiction has been stayed, any reciprocal discipline in this state shall be deferred until such stay expires. Source: Supreme Court Rule 19, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1211; SDCL §16-19-4; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XII (b); SL 2006, ch 338 (Supreme Court Rule 06-64), eff. July 1, 2006; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-51), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.