S.D. Codified Laws § 16-19-42 (2026) – Complaint and reference for investigation and report in proceeding initiated by attorney general.

If the investigation of an attorney's conduct is initiated by the attorney general, the attorney general shall file a written complaint with the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court shall refer the matter to the board for an investigation and report pursuant to §§ 16-19-45 to 16-19-64, inclusive.

Source: RC 1919, § 5274; Supreme Court Rule 22, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 32.1214; SDCL § 16-19-7; Supreme Court Rule 78-1, Rule XX (f); SL 2016, ch 246 (Supreme Court Rule 16-28), eff. July 1, 2016; SL 2018, ch 298 (Supreme Court Rule 18-07), eff. July 1, 2018.