SDCL § 16-23-3: Considerations for selection of participating counties and municipalities.

In making the selection of the participating counties and municipalities, the Unified Judicial System shall consider:

(1) The demographics of the county or municipality;

(2) The age and number of the current membership of the county or municipality bar;

(3) The recommendation of the presiding circuit judge;

(4) The programs of economic development within the county or municipality;

(5) The geographical location compared to other counties or municipalities receiving assistance;

(6) The evaluation of the attorney seeking assistance under the program;

(7) Any existing or previous ties of the applicant to the county or municipality; and

(8) Any prior participation by the county or municipality in the program.