Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Meet on September 22

Press Release
For Immediate Release: Sept. 16, 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 September 22

PIERRE, S.D.—The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will meet virtually on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. CDT.    

The meeting agenda includes approval of prior minutes, an open meeting law review, update on case handling and status, county reimbursements, update on rules drafting and a public comment period. View the agenda at https://bit.ly/4dJFL3G.  

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81961652459?pwd=CNEzh8iIye9gnsfbS8we0Yzju1vbLb.1  
Meeting ID: 819 6165 2459
Passcode: 850097 

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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