SDCL § 16-19-33: Specific grounds for discipline of attorneys.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 16. COURTS AND JUDICIARY
- 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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