23A-51-3. Commission on Indigent Legal Services--Members--Terms--Officers--Meetings.
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(1)Three members, not less than two of which are attorneys licensed in South Dakota, appointed by the Governor, that have significant experience in criminal proceedings or a demonstrated commitment to indigent defense, one initially appointed for a term of four years, one initially appointed for a term of three years, and one initially appointed for a term of two years;
(2)Three members, not less than two of which are attorneys licensed in South Dakota, appointed by the chief justice of the Supreme Court, that have experience in criminal proceedings or a demonstrated commitment to indigent defense, one initially appointed for a term of four years, one initially appointed for a term of three years, and one initially appointed for a term of two years;
(3)One member appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate, initially appointed for a term of three years;
(4)One member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, initially appointed for a term of three years; and
(5)One member appointed by the executive director of the South Dakota Association of County Commissioners, initially appointed for a term of two years.