Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on January 27

Press Release
For Immediate Release: Jan. 21, 2025
Contact: Alisa Bousa, Public Information Officer, South Dakota Unified Judicial System, Alisa.Bousa@ujs.state.sd.us or 605.773.2031

Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on January 27

PIERRE, S.D.— The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. CST. 

The meeting agenda includes approval of prior minutes, update on budget hearing and legislation, update on handling appeals, discussion of rules promulgation process and public comment. View the agenda at  https://bit.ly/4dJFL3G.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82360658646?pwd=7ha9SEfwP9zHK6klmi3pABeTyW9Xbq.1 
Meeting ID: 823 6065 8646
Passcode: 745863

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 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.

This meeting has been scheduled by the South Dakota Unified Judicial System State Court Administrator’s Office on behalf of the South Dakota Office of Indigent Legal Services. 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.