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SDCL § 16-19-33: Specific grounds for discipline of attorneys.

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  1. TITLE 16. COURTS AND JUDICIARY
  2. CHAPTER 16-19. DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEYS

The following shall similarly constitute misconduct and shall be grounds for discipline:

(1) Conviction of a crime as set forth in § 16-19-36;

(2) Disobedience to, or violation of an order of the court requiring the attorney to act or refrain from acting in a particular manner;

(3) Violation of any of the duties of an attorney as prescribed in chapter 16-18;

(4) Conviction of any of the offenses relating to attorneys set out in chapter 16-18;

(5) Violation of the provisions of § 16-17-10;

(6) Engaging or attempting to engage in the practice of law in this state, while not being an active member of the State Bar in good standing;

(7) Violation of the prohibitions of § 16-18-29;

(8) Violation of § 16-18-20.1 or 16-18-20.2;

(9) Violation of §§ 16-18-34 to 16-18-34.5, inclusive, by a supervising attorney or by a legal assistant under the attorney's supervision.

(10) Violation of the applicable provisions of the South Dakota Code of Judicial Conduct, appendix to chapter 16-2.

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