South Dakota legal term
Private appointed attorney in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Private appointed attorney” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the South Dakota criminal code.
What does “Private appointed attorney” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(8) "Private appointed attorney," an attorney who is not employed by the government and who provides indigent representation services; and (9) "Public defender," an attorney employed by the government who provides indigent representation services. (SDCL § 23A-51-1)
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