South Dakota Codified Laws 13-42-17. Confidentiality of investigative information–Disclosure
Each complaint and answer referenced in § 13-42-12 and all other investigative information regarding potential discipline of an applicant or certificate holder in the possession of the department, the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission, and the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission is confidential. This information may be discovered and disclosed as part of a disciplinary proceeding initiated pursuant to chapter 13-42 or 13-43. In addition, if disciplinary action is imposed by the secretary or a commission pursuant to chapter 13-42 or 13-43, this information may be disclosed to authorities within this state, another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory or country in which the applicant or certificate holder holds a certificate or has applied for a certificate.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 13-42-17
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Source: SL 1955, ch 41, ch 16, § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 15.3806; SL 2010, ch 77, § 20; SL 2015, ch 98, § 15.