S.D. Codified Laws § 16-23-3

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 16-23-3 - Considerations for selection of participating counties and municipalities

In making the selection of the participating counties and municipalities, the Unified Judicial System shall consider:

(1) The demographics of the county or municipality;
(2) The age and number of the current membership of the county or municipality bar;
(3) The recommendation of the presiding circuit judge;
(4) The programs of economic development within the county or municipality;
(5) The geographical location compared to other counties or municipalities receiving assistance;
(6) The evaluation of the attorney seeking assistance under the program;
(7) Any existing or previous ties of the applicant to the county or municipality; and
(8) Any prior participation by the county or municipality in the program.

SDCL 16-23-3

SL 2013, ch 102, §3; SL 2017, ch 93, §5.
Amended by S.L. 2017, ch. 93,s. 5, eff. 7/1/2017.