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SD Codified L § 16-19-24 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-24 - Disciplinary board of State Bar--Appointment and terms of members--Vacancies.

16-19-24. Disciplinary board of State Bar--Appointment and terms of members--Vacancies.There is hereby established a seven member board to be known as "the disciplinary board of the State Bar of South Dakota" (hereinafter referred to as the "board"). The president of the State Bar shall appoint six active members of the State Bar, and the Chief Justice shall appoint one lay member. The lay member shall be a resident of South Dakota and twenty-one years of age or more. Attorney vacancies shall be filled by the president of the State Bar, and a lay vacancy shall be filled by the Chief Justice.The term of service for members shall be one term of five years. Except as provided herein, no member shall serve for more than five years. An appointment to fill an unexpired term shall not constitute an appointment prohibiting an appointment for a subsequent term provided that the appointment for an unexpired term does not exceed three years. It is the intent of this rule to provide for the orderly and systematic rotation of board members such that not more than two attorney members complete terms each calendar year. In the event of death, disability, or resignation, resulting in multiple members completing terms in a single calendar year and in order to restore the systematic rotation of board membership, the term of appointment by the appointing person may be either shortened or extended, not to exceed two years' deviation from a five year term. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule IV (a); SL 2008, ch 285 (Supreme Court Rule 07-06), eff. Jan. 1, 2008; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-10), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-25 - Chair and vice-chair of the board.

16-19-25. Chair and vice-chair of the board.The President of the State Bar shall designate one attorney member as chair of the board and may designate another attorney member as vice-chair. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule IV (b); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-11), eff. July 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 16-19-26 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-26 - Meetings of the board--Quorum--Vote required for action.

16-19-26. Meetings of the board--Quorum--Vote required for action.The board shall meet at least quarterly at times fixed by the chair. The board may meet by the use of audio or visual medium. Four members shall constitute a quorum. The board shall act only with the concurrence of four or more members. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule IV (c), (d); Supreme Court Rule 79-5; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-12), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-27 - Compensation of members of the board.

16-19-27. Compensation of members of the board.Attorney members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for their travel and other expenses incidental to the performance of their duties. The lay member shall receive compensation at the rate of one hundred dollars per day in addition to travel and other expenses incidental to the performance of his or her duties. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule IV (e); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-13), eff. July 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 16-19-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-28 - Disqualification of board members in particular proceedings--Ad hoc appointments to restore full membership.

16-19-28. Disqualification of board members in particular proceedings--Ad hoc appointments to restore full membership.Board members shall refrain from taking part in any proceeding in which a judge, similarly situated, would be required to abstain. In the event of recusal of attorney members of the board, the president of the State Bar shall appoint active members of the State Bar, preferably members with previous service on the board, to restore the board to full membership. In the event of the recusal of the lay member, the Chief Justice shall appoint a lay person having the qualifications set forth in §16-19-24. Each such member shall fulfill all the responsibilities of the board member replaced. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule IV (f); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-14), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-29 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-29 - Powers and duties of disciplinary board generally.

16-19-29. Powers and duties of disciplinary board generally.The board shall exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred and imposed upon it by rule of the Supreme Court, including the power and duty:(1)To consider and investigate any alleged ground for discipline or alleged medical condition of any attorney called to its attention, or upon its own motion, and to take such action appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. As used in this chapter, "medical condition" is any condition that deprives an attorney of the ability to act in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and any other standards required of practicing attorneys.(2)To appoint a board secretary, board counsel, deputy board counsel, and such personnel as may from time to time be required to assist in the performance of the functions and duties of the board.(3)To hold informal conferences.(4)To privately reprimand attorneys for misconduct.(5)To maintain permanent records of all matters processed and the disposition thereof.(6)To prosecute all disciplinary proceedings before the Supreme Court.(7)To prosecute all proceedings before the Supreme Court to determine the medical condition of attorneys as set forth in §§16-19-88 to 16-19-91, inclusive.(8)To hear applications for approval and complaints for revocation of approval of disqualified persons to act as legal assistants under subdivisions 16-18-34.4(2) to (4), inclusive.(9)To adopt internal rules of procedure not inconsistent with this chapter and to file the same with the clerk of the Supreme Court.Jurisdiction for complaints against members of the judiciary for conduct that occurred prior to becoming a member of the judiciary shall be vested with the Judicial Qualifications Commission. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule IV (g); Supreme Court Rule 97-26; SL 2009, ch 282 (Supreme Court Rule 09-03), eff. July 1, 2009; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-30 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-30 - Complaints and testimony privileged--Board and staff immune from suit.

16-19-30. Complaints and testimony privileged--Board and staff immune from suit.Complaints submitted to the board or testimony with respect thereto shall be absolutely privileged and no civil action predicated thereon may be instituted. Members of the board, the board's counsel, board staff and any personnel or legal counsel appointed by the board shall be immune from suit for any conduct in the course of their official duties. Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, §1; SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule VI; SL 1994, ch 408; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-15), eff. July 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 16-19-31 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-31 - License to practice law as trust--Duty to conform to standards.

16-19-31. License to practice law as trust--Duty to conform to standards.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.
SD Codified L § 16-19-32 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-32 - Violations by attorneys as grounds for discipline.

16-19-32. Violations by attorneys as grounds for discipline.An act or omission by an attorney, individually or in concert with others, which violates the attorney's oath of office, the laws governing attorney conduct, or the Rules of Professional Conduct, or other disciplinary rules adopted by the Supreme Court, is misconduct and is grounds for discipline, whether or not the act or omission occurred in the course of an attorney-client relationship. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule II (b); SL 1989, ch 30, §51; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-17), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-33 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-33 - Specific grounds for discipline of attorneys.

16-19-33. Specific grounds for discipline of attorneys.The following shall similarly constitute misconduct and shall be grounds for discipline:(1)Conviction of a crime as set forth in §16-19-36;(2)Disobedience to, or violation of an order of the court requiring the attorney to act or refrain from acting in a particular manner;(3)Violation of any of the duties of an attorney as prescribed in chapter 16-18;(4)Conviction of any of the offenses relating to attorneys set out in chapter 16-18;(5)Violation of the provisions of §16-17-10;(6)Engaging or attempting to engage in the practice of law in this state, while not being an active member of the State Bar in good standing;(7)Violation of the prohibitions of §16-18-29;(8)Violation of §16-18-20.1 or 16-18-20.2;(9)Violation of §§16-18-34 to 16-18-34.5, inclusive, by a supervising attorney or by a legal assistant under the attorney's supervision.(10)Violation of the applicable provisions of the South Dakota Code of Judicial Conduct, appendix to chapter 16-2. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1209; SDCL §16-9-2; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule II (c); Supreme Court Rule 82-6; Supreme Court Rule 97-27; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-18), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-34 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-34 - Deceit and collusion as grounds for disbarment--Treble damages.

16-19-34. Deceit and collusion as grounds for disbarment--Treble damages.An attorney who is guilty of deceit or collusion, or consents thereto, with intent to deceive a court or judge, or party to an action or proceeding, is subject to discipline, and shall forfeit to the injured party treble damages to be recovered in a civil action. Source: PolC 1877, ch 18, §5; CL 1887, §466; RPolC 1903, §698; RC 1919, §5272; Supreme Court Rule 18, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1210; SDCL §16-19-3; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-19), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-35 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-35 - Kinds of discipline authorized.

16-19-35. Kinds of discipline authorized.Discipline for misconduct may be imposed as follows:(1)Disbarment by the Supreme Court;(2)Suspension by the Supreme Court for a specific period not to exceed three years;(3)Placement on a probationary status by the Supreme Court for such period and with such conditions as the Supreme Court may specify;(4)Public censure by the Supreme Court; and(5)Private reprimand by the board. Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule III; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-20), eff. July 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 16-19-35.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-35.1 - Petition by board for temporary suspension.

16-19-35.1. Petition by board for temporary suspension.The board may petition the Supreme Court to temporarily suspend an attorney from the practice of law or to impose restrictions or conditions on the attorney's practice pending full investigation, where the attorney poses a risk or danger to clients, clients' property, or the public, where the board can demonstrate a substantial likelihood that the attorney will ultimately be disciplined, and where the charges under investigation, if ultimately proven, would likely result in a suspension or disbarment. The board counsel shall serve a copy of the petition upon the attorney by certified mail. The attorney shall file with the Supreme Court a response within ten days of service or at such time as the Supreme Court may direct, and serve a copy of the response on the board counsel. The Supreme Court may schedule a hearing before the Supreme Court or order a hearing to be conducted by a referee. To the extent possible, these proceedings shall be conducted on an expedited basis. The Supreme Court may deny the petition, suspend the attorney pending formal proceedings, impose upon the attorney restrictions or conditions for the continued practice of law, or enter protective and remedial orders as the Supreme Court deems appropriate.A temporarily suspended attorney shall not practice law or act as a legal assistant except as provided by §§16-18-34.4 to 16-18-34.7, inclusive. Source: 1995, ch 306 (Supreme Court Rule 94-13); ch 315 (Supreme Court Rule 95-8); Supreme Court Rule 97-28; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-21), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-36 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-36 - Attorney's conviction of crime to be reported to disciplinary board.

16-19-36. Attorney's conviction of crime to be reported to disciplinary board.Any attorney and the clerk of any court in this state in which an attorney is convicted of a crime, except those misdemeanor traffic offenses or traffic ordinance violations not involving the use of alcohol or drugs, shall within ten days of said conviction transmit a certified judgment of conviction to the disciplinary board. If such certified judgment of conviction is for a serious crime as defined in §16-19-37, the board shall promptly transmit the same to the Supreme Court. Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, §5 (b); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule X (b), (d); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-22), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2017, ch 228 (Supreme Court Rule 17-05), eff. Jan. 19, 2017; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-37 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-37 - Suspension from practice on conviction of serious crime--Setting aside order.

16-19-37. Suspension from practice on conviction of serious crime--Setting aside order.If any attorney has been convicted of a serious crime, the Supreme Court may enter an order immediately suspending the attorney from engaging in the practice of law, pending final disposition of a disciplinary proceeding to be commenced upon such conviction. The term "serious crime" includes any felony and any lesser crime a necessary element of which, as determined by the statutory or common law definition of such crime, involves improper conduct as an attorney, interference with the administration of justice, false swearing, misrepresentation, fraud, willful failure to file income tax returns, deceit, bribery, extortion, misappropriation, theft, or an attempt or a conspiracy or solicitation of another to commit a serious crime. Upon good cause shown, the Supreme Court may set aside such order suspending the attorney from engaging in the practice of law when it appears in the interest of justice so to do. An order suspending an attorney from the practice of law pursuant to this section is a suspension of the attorney for the purpose of §§16-19-74 to 16-19-82, inclusive, unless the Supreme Court shall otherwise order. Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, §5 (a); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule X (a), (g); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-23), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2017, ch 229 (Supreme Court Rule 17-06), eff. Jan. 19, 2017; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-38 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-38 - Reinstatement of suspended attorney on reversal of conviction--Pending proceedings unaffected.

16-19-38. Reinstatement of suspended attorney on reversal of conviction--Pending proceedings unaffected.An attorney suspended under the provisions of §16-19-37 will be reinstated immediately upon the filing of a certified document demonstrating that the underlying conviction of a serious crime has been reversed. The reinstatement will not terminate any disciplinary proceeding then pending against the attorney. Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, §5 (e); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule X (f); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-24), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-39 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-39 - Reference for formal disciplinary proceedings on conviction of serious crime.

16-19-39. Reference for formal disciplinary proceedings on conviction of serious crime.Upon the receipt of notice of conviction of an attorney for a serious crime, the Supreme Court shall also refer the matter to the board for the institution of a formal proceeding in which the sole issue to be determined shall be the extent of the final discipline to be imposed. A disciplinary proceeding so instituted will not be brought to hearing until all appeals from the conviction are concluded. Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, §5 (d); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule X (e); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-25), eff. July 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 16-19-40 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-40 - Parties initiating investigations of attorney's conduct.

16-19-40. Parties initiating investigations of attorney's conduct.An investigation of an attorney's conduct as possible grounds for discipline may be initiated by:(1)The Supreme Court;(2)The board;(3)The Attorney General; or(4)An individual. Source: SL 1901, ch 60, §9; RPolC 1903, §693; SL 1911, ch 85, §§1, 2; RC 1919, §5274; Supreme Court Rule 20, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1212; SDCL §16-19-15; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XX (d); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-26), eff. July 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 16-19-41 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-41 - Reference for investigation and report in proceeding initiated by Supreme Court.

16-19-41. Reference for investigation and report in proceeding initiated by Supreme Court.If the investigation of an attorney's conduct is initiated by the Supreme Court the matter shall be referred to the board for an investigation and report as provided in this chapter. Source: SL 1911, ch 85, §1; RC 1919, §5274; Supreme Court Rule 21, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1213; SDCL §16-19-6; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XX (e); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-27), eff. July 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 16-19-42 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-42 - Complaint and reference for investigation and report in proceeding initiated by attorney general.

16-19-42. Complaint and reference for investigation and report in proceeding initiated by attorney general.If the investigation of an attorney's conduct is initiated by the attorney general, the attorney general shall file a written complaint with the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court shall refer the matter to the board for an investigation and report pursuant to §§16-19-45 to 16-19-64, inclusive. Source: RC 1919, §5274; Supreme Court Rule 22, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1214; SDCL §16-19-7; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XX (f); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-28), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-43 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-43 - Investigation or reference for investigation and report in proceeding initiated by the board.

16-19-43. Investigation or reference for investigation and report in proceeding initiated by the board.If the investigation of an attorney's conduct is initiated by the board, it may proceed to conduct an investigation pursuant to §§16-19-50 to 16-19-64, inclusive. Source: Supreme Court Rule 23, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1215; SDCL §16-19-8; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XX(g); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-29), eff. July 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 16-19-45 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-45 - Investigation by board on reference--Report and recommendation filed with Supreme Court.

16-19-45. Investigation by board on reference--Report and recommendation filed with Supreme Court.When an investigation of an attorney's conduct has been referred to the board for investigation, the board shall proceed to make a thorough investigation as provided in this chapter and file a report and recommendation with the Supreme Court. Source: SL 1911, ch 85, §3; SL 1917, ch 139; RC 1919, §5275; Supreme Court Rule 25, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §32.1217; SDCL §16-19-12; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XX(i); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-31), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.
SD Codified L § 16-19-46 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys|Section 16-19-46 - Proceedings not to be abated for failure to prosecute or settlement.

16-19-46. Proceedings not to be abated for failure to prosecute or settlement.Failure of a complainant to sign a complaint or to prosecute a charge, or the settlement or compromise between the complainant and the attorney, shall not justify abatement of the processing of any complaint. Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, §2; SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule VII; SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-32), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.