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State Supreme Court DETAILS |
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| Website | [Link] |
| Alternate Names | South Dakota Supreme Court |
| Established | 00, 0000 |
| Disbanded | Still Active |
| Contributor | Mr. Matt |
| Last Modified | Mr. Matt December 17, 2022 03:17pm |
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Court consists of five justices, selected from five districts dividing the state, of which one is chosen to serve as chief justice for a four-year term.
Terms for justices last for up to 8 years. Upon a vacancy, the Judicial Qualifications Commission presents three names to the Governor. The Governor chooses one to serve on the court. After appointment, a statewide retention election occurs at the next general election after the justice's third completed year on the court. If successful, the justice serves until another statewide retention election 8 years after this election.
Mandatory retirement at age 70, however a sitting justice may serve until the first Tuesday after the first Monday of January next after an even-numbered year general election.
Terms start on January 1 and end of December 31.
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