South Dakota § 16-18-34.4 - Certain individuals disqualified.

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§ 16-18-34.4. Certain individuals disqualified.

The following persons shall not serve as a legal assistant in the State of South Dakota except upon application to and approval of the Supreme Court:

(1)    Any person convicted of a felony;

(2)    Any person disbarred or suspended from the practice of law in any jurisdiction;

(3)    Any person placed on medical inactive status under § 16-19-48 or 16-19-92;

(4)    Any person placed on temporary suspension from the practice of law under § 16-19-35.1.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 97-25; SL 2018, ch 302 (Supreme Court Rule 18-11), eff. July 1, 2018.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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