S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-51-10

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 23A-51-10 - Chief defender-Qualifications

The chief defender must be an attorney with the following qualifications:

(1) Experience in indigent representation services in criminal cases;

(2) Commitment to ensuring effective assistance of counsel to all the indigent people of the state; and

(3) Demonstrated experience or potential in management, budget, and the state legislative process.

The chief defender may not engage in the private practice of law.

SDCL 23A-51-10

SL 2024, ch 95, §10, eff. Mar. 18, 2024.

Added by S.L. 2024, ch. 95,s. 10, eff. 3/18/2024.