South Dakota § 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).