South Dakota § 16-19-42 Complaint and reference for investigation and report in proceeding initiated by attorney general.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 16-19-42 — Complaint and reference for investigation and report in proceeding initiated by attorney general.

South Dakota § 16-19-42

Title 16COURTS AND JUDICIARY

Ch. 16-19DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEYS

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 16-19-42 (2026).

Text

If the investigation of an attorney's conduct is initiated by the attorney general, the attorney general shall file a written complaint with the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court shall refer the matter to the board for an investigation and report pursuant to §§ 16-19-45 to 16-19-64 , inclusive.

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Legislative History

RC 1919, § 5274; Supreme Court Rule 22, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 32.1214; SDCL § 16-19-7; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XX (f); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-28), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.