South Dakota § 16-16-2 Qualifications of applicants to practice law.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 16-16-2 — Qualifications of applicants to practice law.

South Dakota § 16-16-2

Title 16COURTS AND JUDICIARY

Ch. 16ADMISSION OF ATTORNEYS TO PRACTICE

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 16-16-2 (2026).

Text

An applicant for admission to practice as an attorney or counselor at law in this state must be at least eighteen years of age, be a person of good moral character, and satisfy the requirements of the applicable rules. Prior to admittance an applicant must be a resident of this state; or maintain an office in this state; or designate the clerk of the Supreme Court as his or her agent for the service of process for all purposes.

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An applicant for admission to practice as an attorney or counselor at law in this state must be at least eighteen years of age, be a person of good moral character, and satisfy the requirements of the applicable rules. Prior to admittance an applicant must be a resident of this state; or maintain an office in this state; or designate the clerk of the Supreme Court as his or her agent for the service of process for all purposes.

Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 32.1104; Supreme Court Rule August 10, 1943; Supreme Court Rule 4, Order No. 1, 1957; SL 1972, ch 154, § 5; Supreme Court Rule 82-8; SL 1996, ch 314.