The applicant must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant is of good moral character. Applicants admitted to practice as an attorney pursuant to § 16-16-17.1 have the continuing burden of proof as to good moral character and compliance with the terms and conditions of the conditional admission until satisfactory completion of the terms and conditions of admission.
S.D. Codified Laws § 16-16-2.2
Good moral character--Quantum and burden of proof
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case Application of Widdison (1995)
Most recently applied in In Re Application of Henry (December 2013)
Source: SL 1990, ch 427 (Supreme Court Rule 89-9); SL 1996, ch 315.
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