Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on August 16

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Aug. 8, 2024
Contact:Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer
[email protected]| 605.773.2031

Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on August 16

PIERRE, S.D.-The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. CDT.

Created by HB 1057 during the 2024 South Dakota Legislature, the Commission oversees indigent legal services in South Dakota's court system where there is a right to counsel under state or federal law. The Commission also oversees the new Office of Indigent Legal Services to provide statewide indigent representation services in appeals of criminal, habeas corpus, and abuse or neglect of a child cases.

The meeting agenda includes a discussion of interviews for the chief defender position, which will take place during executive session. View the agenda at https://bit.ly/4dJFL3G.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85853230184?pwd=QWfRSI3e9VWEGbVKPXW5EMM7SY8xBU.1
Meeting ID: 858 5323 0184
Passcode: 984291

Individuals needing assistance pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact State Court Administration at 605-773-3474 48 hours before convening to make any necessary arrangements.

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About South Dakota Courts:The Unified Judicial System (UJS) consists of the Supreme Court, Circuit Courts and State Court Administrator's Office. The Supreme Court is the state's highest court and final decision maker on South Dakota law. The Circuit Courts are the state's trial courts where criminal proceedings and civil litigation are handled. The State Court Administrator's Office provides centralized administrative assistance and support services for the South Dakota judiciary. Learn more at https://ujs.sd.gov.