16-1A-1.Definition of terms.
Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean:
(1)"Commission," the Commission on Judicial Qualifications provided for in S. D. Const., Art. V, §9 and this chapter;
(2)"Judge," a justice of the Supreme Court, a judge of the circuit court, or a judge of a court of limited jurisdiction.
Source: SL 1973, ch 136, §1; Supreme Court Rule 82-4; Supreme Court Rule 84-10.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary
Chapter 01A - Commission On Judicial Qualifications
Section 16-1A-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 16-1A-2 - Commission membership--Terms of office.
Section 16-1A-5 - Chairman of commission--Majority required for action.
Section 16-1A-6 - Travel expenses and per diem of commission members.
Section 16-1A-7 - Employment of personnel by commission--Powers in investigation.
Section 16-1A-8 - Employment of personnel by commission--Compensation of witnesses--Counsel.
Section 16-1A-9 - Recommendations by commission.
Section 16-1A-10 - Status of judge pending criminal, removal or retirement proceedings.
Section 16-1A-11 - Participating judge disqualified from sitting in appeal.
Section 16-1A-13 - Benefits retained by retired judge--Loss of benefits by removed judge .