South Dakota § 16-19-89 - Petition by board for determination of attorney's competency to practice law--Directions for investigation.
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§ 16-19-89. Petition by board for determination of attorney's competency to practice law--Directions for investigation.
The disciplinary board may petition the Supreme Court to suspend an attorney from the practice of law pending final hearing and disposition by the Supreme Court, upon good cause shown that the attorney's ability to competently practice law is adversely affected by a medical condition as defined by subdivision 16-19-29(1). The Court may take or direct such action as it deems necessary to determine whether the medical condition adversely affects the attorney's ability to competently practice law, including the examination of the attorney by such qualified medical experts as the Court shall designate.
Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, § 6 (b); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XV (b); SL 1995, ch 305 (Supreme Court Rule 94-12); 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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