{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-16-16-2.2","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 16-16-2.2","heading":"Good moral character--Quantum and burden of proof.","body":"The applicant must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant is of good moral character. Applicants admitted to practice as an attorney pursuant to § 16-16-17.1 have the continuing burden of proof as to good moral character and compliance with the terms and conditions of the conditional admission until satisfactory completion of the terms and conditions of admission.","path":["TITLE 16. COURTS AND JUDICIARY","CHAPTER 16-16. ADMISSION OF ATTORNEYS TO PRACTICE"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/16-16-2.2","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"cbbb99838ae8555fa039f7b1898bc63dcb59ad48b7c5c96e6e21f7fe3fd7e808","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-16-16-2.1","next":"us-sd/sdcl-16-16-2.3"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}