The presiding judge in each judicial circuit may appoint and employ qualified persons to serve as court services officers subject to the rules of the Supreme Court. Court services officers shall have such duties and responsibilities as directed by the Supreme Court.

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Source: SDC 1939, § 43.0324; SL 1947, ch 190; SL 1951, ch 223; SL 1955, ch 154; SL 1957, ch 207; SL 1959, ch 245; SL 1961, ch 215; SL 1963, ch 246; SL 1968, ch 165, § 1; SL 1974, ch 177, § 5; SL 1974, ch 178, § 1; SL 1975, ch 162, § 15; SL 1985, ch 33, § 29; SL 1991, ch 217, § 7B; SDCL Supp, § 26-7-7.