§ 16-16-1 License from Supreme Court required to practice law–Active membership in state bar–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 16-16-1.1 Essential eligibility requirements for admission
§ 16-16-2 Qualifications of applicants to practice law
§ 16-16-2.1 Standard of good moral character
§ 16-16-2.2 Good moral character–Quantum and burden of proof
§ 16-16-2.3 Good moral character–Relevant conduct
§ 16-16-2.4 Use of information
§ 16-16-2.5 Adverse recommendation
§ 16-16-2.6 Criminal background investigation required–Procedure–Results furnished to board
§ 16-16-3 Composition and appointment of board of bar examiners–Terms of office
§ 16-16-4 Compensation and expenses of bar examiners and secretary
§ 16-16-5 Duty of bar examiners–Rules and regulations
§ 16-16-6 Examination required of applicants to practice law–Educational requirements
§ 16-16-7.1 Practice of nonresident attorneys employed by legal aid bureaus or public defender agencies–Application
§ 16-16-7.2 Certificates and affidavits filed with application
§ 16-16-7.3 Order of admission–Duration
§ 16-16-7.4 Submission to disciplinary board jurisdiction–Revocation of admission or referral to board for misconduct–Venue
§ 16-16-7.5 Extent of practice–Compensation
§ 16-16-7.6 Admission of full-time faculty member of the University of South Dakota law school
§ 16-16-7.7 Order of admission and duration
§ 16-16-7.8 Submission to disciplinary board jurisdiction–Revocation of admission or referral to board for misconduct–Venue
§ 16-16-8 Application for admission on examination
§ 16-16-9 Time and place of examination
§ 16-16-10 Subjects covered by examination–Public notice
§ 16-16-11 Re-examination after three failures prohibited
§ 16-16-12.1 Admission without examination–Eligibility by practice
§ 16-16-12.2 Admission without examination–Application requirements
§ 16-16-12.3 Attorney licensing when spouse is a member of the armed forces
§ 16-16-12.4 Contents of application for licensing when spouse is a member of the armed forces
§ 16-16-13 Fees payable with application for admission–Disposition of fees
§ 16-16-14 Discrimination on account of sex prohibited
§ 16-16-15 Board of Bar Examiners–Applications for admission–Investigations–Hearings–Confidentiality–Disciplinary Board
§ 16-16-16 Review by Supreme Court of bar examiners’ decision as to qualifications of applicant
§ 16-16-16.1 Review by Supreme Court of Bar Examiners’ decision on ADA request
§ 16-16-17 Recommendation to Supreme Court for admission to practice–Order and certificate of admission–State Bar membership fee
§ 16-16-17.1 Conditional admission
§ 16-16-17.2 Limited purpose of conditional admission
§ 16-16-17.3 Limited circumstances under which conditional admission may be considered
§ 16-16-17.4 Report of recommendation to Supreme Court
§ 16-16-17.5 Review of conditional admission
§ 16-16-18 Oath of attorney–Form and administration
§ 16-16-19 Rights and privileges conferred by license to practice law
§ 16-16-20 Roll of attorneys maintained by clerk of Supreme Court
§ 16-16-21 Reinstatement of inactive attorneys–Persons eligible
§ 16-16-22 Application for reinstatement–Fees and charges–Determination of eligibility
§ 16-16-23 Examination required of applicant for reinstatement–Examination dispensed with if applicant manifestly qualified
§ 16-16-24 Notice to State Bar of reinstatement of attorney–Payment of membership fees
§ 16-16-A REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 16 > Chapter 16 - Admission of Attorneys to Practice

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Interrogatories: Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2