IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION
OF A NEW RULE TO BE DESIGNATED
AT SDCL 16-19-68.1 RULE 06-62
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    A hearing was held on February 16, 2006, at Pierre, South Dakota, relating to the adoption of a new rule to be designated at SDCL 16-19-68.1, and the Court having considered the proposed adoption of a new rule, the correspondence and oral presentations relating thereto and being fully advised in the premises, now, therefore, it is

    ORDERED that a new rule be adopted and designated to read in its entirety at SDCL 16- 19-68.1 as follows:

     16-19-68.1.   Attorney's presence in court. At any hearing before the Supreme Court, the accused attorney shall appear in person unless the attorney's presence is excused by the court.

    IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this rule shall become effective July 1, 2006.

    DATED at Pierre, South Dakota, this 17th day of March 2006.