South Dakota § 16-16A-8 Public service practice requirement--Waiver or extension--Board investigation and hearing--Recommendation to Court.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 16-16A-8 — Public service practice requirement--Waiver or extension--Board investigation and hearing--Recommendation to Court.

South Dakota § 16-16A-8

Title 16COURTS AND JUDICIARY

Ch. 16PUBLIC SERVICE PATHWAY PROGRAM

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S.D. Codified Laws § 16-16A-8 (2026).

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A participant seeking a waiver or extension of time to complete the public service requirement must submit a written request for waiver or extension to the secretary of the board as soon as practicable. Upon receiving a waiver or extension of time to complete the public service requirement, the board shall conduct a hearing. The board may also initiate an investigation and hearing upon belief that a participant has not, or will not, complete the two-year public service commitment. To qualify for a waiver or extension, the participant must demonstrate, by a preponderance of the evidence, extraordinary circumstances, personal hardship, or that the public service employment was terminated for reasons beyond the control of the participant and the participant is unable to secure new employment 

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A participant seeking a waiver or extension of time to complete the public service requirement must submit a written request for waiver or extension to the secretary of the board as soon as practicable. Upon receiving a waiver or extension of time to complete the public service requirement, the board shall conduct a hearing. The board may also initiate an investigation and hearing upon belief that a participant has not, or will not, complete the two-year public service commitment. To qualify for a waiver or extension, the participant must demonstrate, by a preponderance of the evidence, extraordinary circumstances, personal hardship, or that the public service employment was terminated for reasons beyond the control of the participant and the participant is unable to secure new employment in public service. The board may take testimony and compel, by subpoena, the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents. Any member of the board may administer an oath or issue a subpoena. Upon conclusion of its investigation and hearing, the board shall issue a recommendation to the Supreme Court for its consideration and order. The board may recommend to extend the deadline to complete the public service, to waive the remainder of the term of public service, or to deny the request and revoke the participant’s license to practice law in this state. ( Commission Note: This section is effective until February 21, 2030, per § 16-16A-12 .