South Dakota § 23A-51-10

South Dakota Statutes

§ 23A-51-10

Title 23ACRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 23AMENTAL HEALTH PROCEDURES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-51-10 (2026).

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Chief defender--Qualifications. The chief defender must be an attorney with the following qualifications:

(1)Experience in indigent representation services in criminal cases;

(2)Commitment to ensuring effective assistance of counsel to all the indigent people of the state; and (3) Demonstrated experience or potential in management, budget, and the state legislative process. The chief defender may not engage in the private practice of law.

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Chief defender--Qualifications. The chief defender must be an attorney with the following qualifications: (1) Experience in indigent representation services in criminal cases; (2) Commitment to ensuring effective assistance of counsel to all the indigent people of the state; and (3) Demonstrated experience or potential in management, budget, and the state legislative process. The chief defender may not engage in the private practice of law.