South Dakota § 7-16A-13 Extension to representation in municipal ordinance violations--Contributions by municipality.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 7-16A-13 — Extension to representation in municipal ordinance violations--Contributions by municipality.

South Dakota § 7-16A-13

Title 7COUNTIES

Ch. 7-16APUBLIC DEFENDER

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S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-13 (2026).

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The governing body of a municipality situated in a county in which an office of public defender has been established, may request the board of county commissioners of the county to extend the duties of the public defender to represent all indigent persons who are subject to proceedings for a violation of the ordinances of the municipality. On receipt of the request, the board of county commissioners shall adopt a resolution so extending the duties of the public defender. The contribution that the municipality shall make toward the expenses of the public defender whose duties include the municipality, shall be set and paid as provided by written contract of the board of county commissioners and the governing body of the municipality involved.

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The governing body of a municipality situated in a county in which an office of public defender has been established, may request the board of county commissioners of the county to extend the duties of the public defender to represent all indigent persons who are subject to proceedings for a violation of the ordinances of the municipality. On receipt of the request, the board of county commissioners shall adopt a resolution so extending the duties of the public defender. The contribution that the municipality shall make toward the expenses of the public defender whose duties include the municipality, shall be set and paid as provided by written contract of the board of county commissioners and the governing body of the municipality involved.