Where an attorney has been transferred to medical inactive status by an order in accordance with the provisions of § 16-19-88 and thereafter, the attorney has shown that the attorney’s ability to competently practice law is no longer adversely affected by the medical condition giving rise to the judicial determination or order, the Supreme Court may direct reinstatement to active status upon such terms as are deemed necessary.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 16-19-95

  • medical condition: is a ny condition that deprives an attorney of the ability to act in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and any other standards required of practicing attorneys. See South Dakota Codified Laws 16-19-29

Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, § 6 (d); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XV (d); SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.