Procedure for obtaining a complaint form and filing a complaint requesting revocation of certification of law enforcement officer. A person believing that a violation of this chapter exists may request, either orally or in writing, a complaint form from the executive secretary. Within ten days after receiving the request, the executive secretary shall provide that person a complaint form approved by the commission. The complaint form may be provided by mail or by directing the person to an online complaint form.

The person submitting the complaint shall identify the law enforcement officer and state the relevant facts known to the complainant. The complainant must sign and verify the complaint to be true to the best of the complainant's knowledge, information, and belief. The complaint shall be filed with the executive secretary.

Source: 14 SDR 81, effective December 6, 1987; 25 SDR 34, effective September 16, 1998 ; 47 SDR 130, effective June 6, 2021 .

General Authority: SDCL 23-3-35 (3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 23-3-35 (3).

Prior versions effective: 1998-09-16.