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SD Codified L § 16-16-1.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-1.1 - Essential eligibility requirements for admission.

16-16-1.1 . Essential eligibility requirements for admission.Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following essential eligibility requirements for the practice of law:(1)The ability to be honest and candid with clients, lawyers, courts, the board, and others;(2)The ability to reason, recall complex factual information, and integrate that information with complex legal theories;(3)The ability to communicate with clients, lawyers, courts, and others with a high degree of organization and clarity;(4)The ability to use good judgment on behalf of clients and in conducting one's professional business;(5)The ability to conduct oneself with respect for and in accordance with the law;(6)The ability to avoid acts that exhibit disregard for the rights or welfare of others;(7)The ability to comply with the requirements of the Rules of Professional Conduct, applicable state, local, tribal, and federal laws, regulations, statutes, and any applicable order of a court or tribunal;(8)The ability to act diligently and reliably in fulfilling one's obligations to clients, lawyers, courts, and others;(9)The ability to use honesty and good judgment in financial dealings on behalf of oneself, clients, and others; and(10)The ability to comply with deadlines and time constraints. Source: SL 2016, ch 244 (Supreme Court Rule 16-05), eff. July 1, 2016.
SD Codified L § 16-16-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-2 - Qualifications of applicants to practice law.

16-16-2. Qualifications of applicants to practice law.An applicant for admission to practice as an attorney or counselor at law in this state must be at least eighteen years of age, be a person of good moral character, and satisfy the requirements of the applicable rules.Prior to admittance an applicant must be a resident of this state; or maintain an office in this state; or designate the clerk of the Supreme Court as his or her agent for the service of process for all purposes. Source: SDC 1939, §32.1104; Supreme Court Rule August 10, 1943; Supreme Court Rule 4, Order No. 1, 1957; SL 1972, ch 154, §5; Supreme Court Rule 82-8; SL 1996, ch 314.
SD Codified L § 16-16-2.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-2.1 - Standard of good moral character.

16-16-2.1. Standard of good moral character.Good moral character, required by §16-16-2, includes but is not limited to qualities of honesty, candor, trustworthiness, diligence, reliability, observance of fiduciary and financial responsibility, and respect for the rights of others and for the judicial process. Any fact reflecting a deficiency of good moral character may constitute a basis for denial of admission. In addition, the failure of an applicant to answer truthfully any question in the application or any question propounded by the Board of Bar Examiners, or the failure to supply any documentary material requested by the Board of Bar Examiners, will justify a finding that the applicant has not met the burden of proving good moral character. Source: SL 1990, ch 426 (Supreme Court Rule 89-8).
SD Codified L § 16-16-2.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-2.2 - Good moral character--Quantum and burden of proof.

16-16-2.2. Good moral character--Quantum and burden of proof.The applicant must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant is of good moral character. Applicants admitted to practice as an attorney pursuant to §16-16-17.1 have the continuing burden of proof as to good moral character and compliance with the terms and conditions of the conditional admission until satisfactory completion of the terms and conditions of admission. Source: SL 1990, ch 427 (Supreme Court Rule 89-9); SL 1996, ch 315.
SD Codified L § 16-16-2.3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-2.3 - Good moral character--Relevant conduct.

16-16-2.3. Good moral character--Relevant conduct.(1)The presence of any of the following may be cause for further inquiry:(a)Unlawful conduct, including cases in which the record of arrest or conviction was expunged, with the exception of juvenile arrests and dispositions unless they pertain to a serious felony;(b)Academic misconduct;(c)Making of false statements, including omissions;(d)Misconduct in employment;(e)Acts involving dishonesty, disloyalty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;(f)Abuse of legal process, including the filing of vexatious lawsuits;(g)Neglect of financial responsibilities;(h)Neglect of professional obligations;(i)Violation of an order of a court, including child support orders;(j)Evidence of mental or emotional instability;(k)Evidence of drug or alcohol dependency or abuse;(l)Denial of admission to the bar in another jurisdiction on character and fitness grounds;(m)Disciplinary action against an applicant in any jurisdiction;(n)Practicing law while not being so licensed.The foregoing list is representative, not exclusive. Source: SL 1990, ch 428 (Supreme Court Rule 89-10).
SD Codified L § 16-16-2.4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-2.4 - Use of information.

16-16-2.4. Use of information.(1)In reviewing the relevant conduct identified in §16-16-2.3 the board shall consider:(a)Applicant's age at the time of the conduct;(b)Recency of conduct;(c)Reliability of the information concerning the conduct;(d)Seriousness of the conduct;(e)Factors underlying the conduct;(f)Cumulative effect of conduct or information;(g)evidence of rehabilitation;(h)Applicant's candor in the admission process; and(i)Results of applicant's criminal background check. Source: SL 1990, ch 429 (Supreme Court Rule 89-11); SL 2003, ch 264 (Supreme Court Rule 03-5), eff. July 1, 2003.
SD Codified L § 16-16-2.5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-2.5 - Adverse recommendation.

16-16-2.5. Adverse recommendation.If an application for admission is denied on moral character grounds, the board shall set forth in writing its findings upon which the adverse denial is based and shall promptly notify the applicant of the denial. Source: SL 1990, ch 430 (Supreme Court Rule 89-12).
SD Codified L § 16-16-2.6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-2.6 - Criminal background investigation required--Procedure--Results furnished to board.

16-16-2.6. Criminal background investigation required--Procedure--Results furnished to board.Each applicant for admission to practice as an attorney or counselor at law in this state shall submit to a criminal background investigation, by means of fingerprint checks by the Division of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Board of Bar Examiners shall submit completed fingerprint cards to the Division of Criminal Investigation prior to admittance of an applicant. If no disqualifying record is identified at the state level, the fingerprints shall be forwarded by the Division of Criminal Investigation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check. The results of the criminal history check shall be given to the Board of Bar Examiners to determine an applicant's qualification for admission pursuant to §§16-16-2 to 16-16-2.3, inclusive. Source: SL 2003, ch 119, §1.
SD Codified L § 16-16-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-3 - Composition and appointment of board of bar examiners--Terms of office.

16-16-3. Composition and appointment of board of bar examiners--Terms of office.The Board of Bar Examiners shall consist of five members of the State Bar appointed by the Supreme Court. The court shall designate a chairman and the clerk of the Supreme Court or an officer of the court so designated shall be the ex officio secretary of the board. No member shall be affiliated with a law school or engaged directly or indirectly in the preparation of applicants to practice law. The terms shall be for no more than three years from January first following appointment, and vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. The length of terms shall be varied at the time of appointment to insure that no more than two terms expire at the same time. Source: Supreme Court Rule 3, Order No. 1, 1957; SDC Supp 1960, §32.1103; Supreme Court Rule 76-5; SL 1988, ch 430 (Supreme Court Rule 87-11).
SD Codified L § 16-16-4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-4 - Compensation and expenses of bar examiners and secretary.

16-16-4. Compensation and expenses of bar examiners and secretary.Each member of the Board of Bar Examiners and the secretary shall be reimbursed for his traveling and other necessary expenses and shall receive such compensation as the Supreme Court shall approve. Source: Supreme Court Rule 11, Order No. 1, 1957; SDC Supp 1960, §32.1111; Supreme Court Rule 76-5.
SD Codified L § 16-16-5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-5 - Duty of bar examiners--Rules and regulations.

16-16-5. Duty of bar examiners--Rules and regulations.The Board of Bar Examiners shall be charged with the duty of administering the requirements for admission to practice law and shall have authority to adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter which shall become effective upon approval by the Supreme Court. Source: Supreme Court Rule 3, Order No. 1, 1957; SDC Supp 1960, §32.1103.
SD Codified L § 16-16-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-6 - Examination required of applicants to practice law--Educational requirements.

16-16-6. Examination required of applicants to practice law--Educational requirements.All applicants for admission, except those applying pursuant to §16-16-7.6, 16-16-12.1, or §§16-16-12.3 and 16-16-12.4 shall be required to pass satisfactorily an examination conducted by the Board of Bar Examiners. An applicant for permission to take an examination, in addition to the general qualifications prescribed in §16-16-2, must furnish satisfactory evidence that he graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a J.D. or LL.B. degree or that he will so graduate prior to the examination, or that he has successfully completed all of the requirements for graduation prior to the examination.An applicant for admission who is a graduate of a foreign law school, not accredited by the American Bar Association, may apply for permission to take the South Dakota bar examination upon good cause shown if the graduate has passed the bar examination in another state and is a member in good standing of the bar of that state. Source: SL 1893, ch 21, §2; SL 1901, ch 60, §2; RPolC 1903, §686; SL 1903, ch 78; SL 1907, ch 72; RC 1919, §5254; Supreme Court Rule 6, 1939; SDC 1939, §§32.1104 (1), 32.1106; Supreme Court Rule 6, Order No. 1, 1957; Supreme Court Rule, Order No. 1, 1963; Supreme Court Order No. 1, 1969; Supreme Court Rule No. 2, 1972; Supreme Court Rule 75-7; Supreme Court Rule 82-24; Supreme Court Rule 86-1; SL 1987, ch. 405 (Supreme Court Rule 86-31); SL 2004, ch 322 (Supreme Court Rule 03-21), eff. Jan. 1, 2004; SL 2014, ch 263 (Supreme Court Rule 14-04), eff. July 1, 2014; SL 2015, ch 271 (Supreme Court Rule 15-09), eff. July 1, 2015.
SD Codified L § 16-16-7.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-7.1 - Practice of nonresident attorneys employed by legal aid bureaus or public defender agencies--Application.

16-16-7.1. Practice of nonresident attorneys employed by legal aid bureaus or public defender agencies--Application.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.
SD Codified L § 16-16-7.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-7.2 - Certificates and affidavits filed with application.

16-16-7.2. Certificates and affidavits filed with application.There shall be filed therewith:(1)A certificate of admission to the bar in such other jurisdictions where the applicant is licensed;(2)A certificate from the proper courts therein that the applicant is a member in good standing; and(3)An affidavit of the supervising attorney that he is licensed to practice in South Dakota; that the applicant, upon admission, will be employed by and associated with the legal aid bureau or public defender agency; and, that the supervising attorney has found the applicant to be a reputable attorney and recommends his or her admission to practice. Source: Supreme Court Rule 76-6.
SD Codified L § 16-16-7.3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-7.3 - Order of admission--Duration.

16-16-7.3. Order of admission--Duration.If the Supreme Court shall find that the applicant is of good moral character and otherwise qualified to practice law, the Court may make an order of admission to be effective upon the filing of the oath of attorney in the office of the clerk.The admission to practice under this section shall remain in effect until the occurrence of the earliest of the following events:(1)The failure to sit for the first bar examination administered by the Board of Bar Examiners subsequent to the order of admission; or(2)The announcement by the Board of Bar Examiners of this state of the results of the first bar examination following the applicant's admission under this section, provided, however, that as to any applicant who passes such examination his or her admission under this section shall continue in effect for sixty days, during which time applicant may proceed to be admitted to practice pursuant to §16-16-17; or(3)The termination of the applicant's employment with the legal aid bureau or public defender agency under which the applicant was admitted under this section; or(4)The termination by the Supreme Court of the applicant's admission under this section.It shall be the duty of the supervising attorney of the legal aid bureau or public defender agency by whom such attorney is employed under §16-16-7.2 to inform the Supreme Court immediately of the termination of employment of such attorney admitted to practice pursuant to this section.For the purpose of subdivisions (1) and (2) above, the bar examination referred to means the combined Multistate Essay Examination which includes an Indian Law question, and Multistate Performance Test, and the Multistate Bar Examination administered by the Board of Bar Examiners as well as the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination. Source: Supreme Court Rule 76-6; Supreme Court Rule 80-5; Supreme Court Rule 84-3; SL 1998, ch 312; SL 2014, ch 264 (Supreme Court Rule 14-05), eff. July 1, 2014.
SD Codified L § 16-16-7.4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-7.4 - Submission to disciplinary board jurisdiction--Revocation of admission or referral to board for misconduct--Venue.

16-16-7.4. Submission to disciplinary board jurisdiction--Revocation of admission or referral to board for misconduct--Venue.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).
SD Codified L § 16-16-7.5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-7.5 - Extent of practice--Compensation.

16-16-7.5. Extent of practice--Compensation.The admission of the nonresident attorney under §16-16-7.3 will allow the attorney to practice in the courts or administrative agencies of this state solely in the capacity as a member of the legal aid bureau or public defender agency by whom he or she is employed. The nonresident attorney shall not receive compensation from the person on whose behalf he or she renders services, but this shall not prevent the legal aid bureau or public defender agency from paying compensation to the attorney nor shall it prevent any agency from making such charges for its services as it may otherwise properly require. Source: Supreme Court Rule 76-6.
SD Codified L § 16-16-7.6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-7.6 - Admission of full-time faculty member of the University of South Dakota law school.

16-16-7.6. Admission of full-time faculty member of the University of South Dakota law school.An attorney licensed to practice law in another jurisdiction within the United States, while actually employed by the Unified Judicial System as its state court administrator or, while actually employed by the University of South Dakota law school as a full-time administrator or as a full-time faculty member may be admitted to practice in this state upon submission of a sworn, written application to the Supreme Court of South Dakota containing the following:(1)The name and post office address of the applicant;(2)The jurisdictions in which the applicant is licensed to practice law;(3)A statement that the applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of the jurisdictions in which he or she is licensed;(4)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;(5)A statement that the applicant has not been denied admission to the courts of any jurisdiction during the preceding five years; and(6)A statement that the applicant is familiar with the rules of the State Bar of South Dakota and will at all times abide by and comply with the same.Such application will be accompanied by the following:(1)A certificate of admission to the bar in the jurisdictions in which the applicant is licensed to practice law; and(2)A certificate from the proper courts therein that the applicant is a member in good standing.A full-time administrator or faculty member other than the full-time dean shall also submit:(1)An affidavit of the Dean of the law school that the applicant is a full-time administrator or faculty member of the University of South Dakota law school in good standing and that the Dean recommends the applicant for admission to practice.A full-time administrator includes the dean, librarian, associate or assistant deans, or other administrators holding academic appointment.A full-time faculty member is one who during the academic year devotes substantially all working time to teaching and legal scholarship, participates in law school governance and service, and has no outside office or business activities, and whose outside professional activities, if any, are limited to those that relate to major academic interests or enrich the faculty member's capacity as scholar and teacher, are of service to the legal profession and the public generally, and do not interfere with one's responsibility as a faculty member. A full-time faculty member may hold a joint appointment with the University of South Dakota law school and another college or school within the University of South Dakota. Source: Supreme Court Rule 85-11; Supreme Court Rule 97-46.
SD Codified L § 16-16-7.7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary|Chapter 16 - Admission Of Attorneys To Practice|Section 16-16-7.7 - Order of admission and duration.

16-16-7.7. Order of admission and duration.If the Supreme Court shall find that the applicant is of good moral character and otherwise qualified to practice law, the Court may make an order of admission to be effective upon the filing of the oath of attorney in the office of the clerk. Such admission under this section shall remain in effect until the occurrence of the earliest of the following events:(1)The announcement by the board of bar examiners of this state that such applicant has passed such examination and the applicant's subsequent admission to practice under §16-16-17, et seq.; or(2)The termination of applicant's employment with the University of South Dakota law school or a change in the status of applicant's employment from full-time administrator or full-time faculty member to some other status; provided however, that the membership of such member admitted pursuant to §16-16-7.6 will not terminate when the member's employment at the University of South Dakota School of Law terminates if the member has served as a full-time administrator or full-time member of that faculty and been admitted to the bar in South Dakota for a minimum of five of the seven years immediately preceding termination of the employment; or(3)The termination of applicant's employment with the Unified Judicial System or a change in status of applicant's employment from state court administrator to some other status; or(4)The termination by the Supreme Court of the applicant's admission under this section.It shall be the duty of the individual to inform the Supreme Court immediately of the termination or change in status of applicant's employment. Source: Supreme Court Rule 85-12; Supreme Court Rule 97-47; SL 2008, ch 282 (Supreme Court Rule 07-03), eff. Jan. 1, 2008.