§ 16-14-1 Conference established–Composition
§ 16-14-2 Study of state judicial system by conference
§ 16-14-3 Study of rules of practice by conference–Recommendations for changes
§ 16-14-4 Annual and special meetings of conference–Training on evidence-based practices
§ 16-14-5 Agenda for conference meetings–Reports by judges
§ 16-14-7 Sexual harassment prevention training for judges

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 16 > Chapter 14 - Judicial Conference

  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Magistrate judges: Judicial officers who assist U.S. district judges in getting cases ready for trial, who may decide some criminal and civil trials when both parties agree to have the case heard by a magistrate judge instead of a judge.