2016 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 16 - COURTS AND JUDICIARY
Chapter 19 - Discipline Of Attorneys
§ 16-19-89 Petition by board for determination of impairment of attorney--Directions for investigation.
16-19-89. Petition by board for determination of impairment of attorney--Directions for investigation. The Disciplinary Board may petition the Supreme Court to suspend an attorney from the practice of law pending final hearing and disposition by the Supreme Court, upon good cause shown that the attorney, by reason of physical, mental, or other condition, including the abuse of drugs or alcohol, is impaired and that the impairment substantially adversely affects the attorney's ability to competently practice law. The court may take or direct such action as it deems necessary or proper to determine whether the attorney is so impaired, including the examination of the attorney by such qualified medical experts as the court shall designate.
Source: Sup. Ct. Disc. Rules Aug. 28, 1974, ยง 6 (b); SDCL Supp, 16-19 Appx.; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XV (b); SL 1995, ch 305 (Supreme Court Rule 94-12).
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