Gov. Noem Signs Indigent Legal Commission into Law
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1057, which creates the Commission on Indigent Legal Services and Office of Indigent Legal Services, into law.
“A strong criminal justice system supports our American way of life. It upholds the rights of our people. That includes the Sixth Amendment right to legal counsel,” said Governor Noem. “The Commission on Indigent Legal Services will oversee a statewide appellate defender office to handle criminal appeals, child abuse and neglect appeals, and habeas appeals. This office would also provide training and mentorship to rural attorneys.”
Governor Noem has appointed Larry Long of Sioux Falls, Heather Lammers Bogard of Rapid City, and Dick Travis of Sioux Falls to serve on the Commission on Indigent Legal Services.
Governor Noem has signed 230 bills into law this legislative session.
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