If a board of county commissioners elects to establish an office of public defender it shall:

(1) Prescribe the qualifications of the public defender, the term of office and the rate of annual compensation; and

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 7-16A-3

  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.

(2) Provide for the establishment, maintenance, and support of the office.

Source: SL 1978, ch 152, § 1.