S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-5
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
The advisory committee shall appoint and dismiss the public defender. To be appointed, a person shall be licensed to practice law in this state, be competent to counsel and defend a person charged with a crime, and have basic knowledge of, and experience in, criminal law.
SDCL 7-16A-5