16-17A-3. Immunity for reporting--Exclusions.
A person is immune from liability for any damages to any person or property caused by the person's acts or omissions in reporting a lawyer or judge who is impaired or suspected of being impaired to the State Bar, the Supreme Court, any associated assistance committee or entity established or approved by the State Bar or the Supreme Court, or the Unified Judicial System. This section does not apply to any damages caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, or reckless misconduct. This section does not relieve any lawyer or judge from any responsibility under the Rules of Professional Conduct or the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Source: SL 2021, ch 88, ยง 3.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary
Chapter 17A - Assistance To Impaired Lawyers And Judges
Section 16-17A-1 - Definitions.
Section 16-17A-2 - Immunity for assistance--Exclusions.
Section 16-17A-3 - Immunity for reporting--Exclusions.
Section 16-17A-4 - Confidential information--Source--Limited disclosure--Limited use.