§ 3-17-1 Removal of constitutional state officers by Governor–Grounds–Notice and hearing
§ 3-17-2 Removal of appointive state officers by Governor without cause
§ 3-17-3 Removal of local law enforcement officers by Governor–Grounds
§ 3-17-4 Notice and hearing on removal of law enforcement officer
§ 3-17-5 Law enforcement officer removed from office not eligible for new appointment during term–Salary payment for office as misdemeanor
§ 3-17-6 Grounds for removal of local officers from office
§ 3-17-7 Proceedings for removal of local officer–Pleadings and process
§ 3-17-8 Suspension of local officer pending removal proceedings
§ 3-17-9 Judgment of ouster in removal proceedings–Enforcement of judgment–Salary during period of suspension if officer vindicated
§ 3-17-10 Officer allowed expenses of defense after judgment for him in removal proceedings
§ 3-17-11 Advancement of appeals on Supreme Court calendar–Circuit court order not stayed pending appeal
§ 3-17-12 Suspension of state’s attorney or sheriff pending prosecution
§ 3-17-13 Effect of suspension
§ 3-17-14 Appointment of acting state’s attorney or sheriff
§ 3-17-15 Compensation of acting state’s attorney or sheriff
§ 3-17-16 Powers and duties of acting state’s attorney or sheriff
§ 3-17-17 Restoration of state’s attorney or sheriff to office
§ 3-17-18 Time for trial of state’s attorney or sheriff
§ 3-17-19 Removal provisions unaffected
§ 3-17-20 Suspension of certain county officials pending completion of criminal prosecution–Appointment of person to discharge duties–Restoration to office
§ 3-17-21 Leave of absence status of suspended person
§ 3-17-22 Compensation and duties of temporary appointee
§ 3-17-23 Suspension of county commissioner pending completion of criminal prosecution–Restoration to office
§ 3-17-24 Removal from office provisions unaffected
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 3 > Chapter 17 - Removal From Office

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2