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§ 16-16-2.3 Good moral character--Relevant conduct.

SD Codified L § 16-16-2.3 (2019) (N/A)
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16-16-2.3. Good moral character--Relevant conduct. (1) The presence of any of the following may be cause for further inquiry:

(a) Unlawful conduct, including cases in which the record of arrest or conviction was expunged, with the exception of juvenile arrests and dispositions unless they pertain to a serious felony;

(b) Academic misconduct;

(c) Making of false statements, including omissions;

(d) Misconduct in employment;

(e) Acts involving dishonesty, disloyalty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;

(f) Abuse of legal process, including the filing of vexatious lawsuits;

(g) Neglect of financial responsibilities;

(h) Neglect of professional obligations;

(i) Violation of an order of a court, including child support orders;

(j) Evidence of mental or emotional instability;

(k) Evidence of drug or alcohol dependency or abuse;

(l) Denial of admission to the bar in another jurisdiction on character and fitness grounds;

(m) Disciplinary action against an applicant in any jurisdiction;

(n) Practicing law while not being so licensed.

The foregoing list is representative, not exclusive.

Source: SL 1990, ch 428 (Supreme Court Rule 89-10).

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