District of South Dakota (D.S.D.)
Common questions
Who can be admitted to the bar of the District of South Dakota (D.S.D.)?
Active member of South Dakota State Bar. Rule: LR 83.2(B).
What is the admission fee for the District of South Dakota (D.S.D.)?
250.00.
Does the District of South Dakota (D.S.D.) allow pro hac vice admission, and what does it cost?
Pro hac vice available: yes. Local counsel: Yes: local counsel must sign and file all documents and attend proceedings. Fee: $200.
General admission
- Who qualifies
- Active member of South Dakota State Bar
- Rule
- LR 83.2(B)
- Fee
- 250.00
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- Sponsor
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- Exam or course
- Not in the pulled documents
- Good standing cert.
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- Oath
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- Swearing-in
- Not in the pulled documents
- Certificate age
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- Fee payment
- Not in the pulled documents
- Apply
- Not in the pulled documents
Pro hac vice
- Available
- yes
- Local counsel
- Yes: local counsel must sign and file all documents and attend proceedings
- Fee
- $200
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- Who qualifies
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- Rule
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- Residency limits
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- Limits
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- Certifications
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- Fee covers
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- Form
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- E-filing
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Ongoing and other
- Pending changes
- None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. The July 31, 2026 notice covers Civil LR 37.2 and criminal rules only (comments due Sept. 30, 2026).
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- Renewal
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- CLE or course
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- Bankruptcy court
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- Rules dated
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