The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services is set to hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. CST. The commission is responsible for overseeing indigent legal services within the state's court system where there is a right to counsel under state or federal law. Additionally, it supervises the Office of Indigent Legal Services in providing statewide representation for appeals in criminal cases, habeas corpus petitions, and child abuse or neglect cases.
The agenda for the meeting includes approval of minutes, updates on rules promulgation and appellate protocols, a discussion of budget hearings, an executive session, and public comment. The agenda can be viewed at https://bit.ly/4dJFL3G.
The meeting will be accessible via Zoom using the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87832762011?pwd=eotyBqjWlkFAJhLqOnUMTUw6vladuF.1 with Meeting ID: 878 3276 2011 and Passcode: 613022.
This meeting has been organized by the South Dakota Unified Judicial System State Court Administrator’s Office on behalf of the South Dakota Office of Indigent Legal Services. Individuals requiring assistance as per the Americans with Disabilities Act are advised to contact State Court Administration at 605-773-3474 at least 48 hours before the meeting to arrange necessary accommodations.