South Dakota Codified Laws 36-34-13.2. Disclosure of information–Felony or certain crimes–Conviction or plea–Grant of license notwithstanding
Any applicant seeking recognition, certification, or licensure shall disclose to the board whether the applicant has been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead no contest to any felony, to any crime involving or relating to the practice of counseling, or to any crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, in any state, federal, foreign jurisdiction, tribal, or military court. An applicant’s failure to disclose this information may result in denial, revocation, suspension, or refusal of recognition, certification, or licensure.
The board may grant a license to an applicant who has been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony, to any crime involving or relating to the practice of counseling, or to any crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude if the board determines that the applicant does not constitute a risk to public safety.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-34-13.2
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Source: SL 2013, ch 183, § 10; SL 2023, ch 140, § 2.