§ 16-1A-1 Definition of terms
§ 16-1A-2 Commission membership–Terms of office
§ 16-1A-3 Termination of commission membership on departure from qualifying position–Removal of members–Vacancies
§ 16-1A-4 Budget for commission–Rules–Confidentiality of proceedings–Administrativesupport
§ 16-1A-5 Chairman of commission–Majority required for action
§ 16-1A-6 Travel expenses and per diem of commission members
§ 16-1A-7 Employment of personnel by commission–Powers in investigation
§ 16-1A-8 Employment of personnel by commission–Compensation of witnesses–Counsel
§ 16-1A-9 Recommendations by commission
§ 16-1A-10 Status of judge pending criminal, removal or retirement proceedings
§ 16-1A-11 Participating judge disqualified from sitting in appeal
§ 16-1A-12 Suspension of judge on conviction of crime–Reversal of conviction–Removal whenconviction final
§ 16-1A-13 Benefits retained by retired judge–Loss of benefits by removed judge
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 16 > Chapter 1A - Commission On Judicial Qualifications

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • 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.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.