Chapter 258

SCR 21-06

SUPREME COURT RULES AND ORDERS

IN THE SUPREME COURT

OF THE

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

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IN THE MATTER OF THE AMENDMENT OF SDCL 16–18–34.7

RULE 21–06

A hearing was held on February 17, 2021, at Pierre, South Dakota, relating to the amendment of SDCL 16–18–34.7, and the Court having considered the proposed amendment, oral presentation relating thereto and being fully advised in the premises, now, therefore, it is

ORDERED that SDCL 16–18–34.7 be and it is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

SDCL 16-18-34.7. Recommendations in attorney disciplinary proceedings. Any recommendation for disbarment or suspension made by the Disciplinary Board or the referee under § 16-19-67 or the referee under § 16-19-68 shall contain a recommendation as to the restrictions or conditions of employment and supervision of the accused attorney as a legal assistant.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this rule become effective immediately.

DATED at Pierre, South Dakota, this 23rd day of February, 2021.

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