South Dakota § 16-19-50 - Accused attorney to be given opportunity to state position.

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§ 16-19-50. Accused attorney to be given opportunity to state position.

Except in matters dismissed in accordance with paragraph 16-19-44(A)(1), no disposition shall be undertaken by the board or recommendation made by the attorney general until the attorney shall have been afforded a reasonable opportunity to state the attorney's position with respect to the allegations.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule V (b); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-33), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.

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

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