# S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-11: Representation restricted to state courts--Federal matters excepted--Compensation paid by federal courts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-11

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-11
- **Heading:** Representation restricted to state courts--Federal matters excepted--Compensation paid by federal courts
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 7 / Chapter 16A / Section 7-16A-11

## Text

This chapter applies only to representation in the courts of this state, except that it does not prohibit a public defender from representing an indigent person in an action seeking relief other than the recovery of money damages in a federal court of the United States, if;

(1) The matter arises out of or is related to an action pending or recently pending in a court of criminal jurisdiction of the state;

(2) Representation is under a plan of the United States District Court as required by the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 (18 U.S.C. § 3006A) and is approved by the board of county commissioners;

(3) The matter arises out of an action pending in the juvenile courts of this state; or

(4) The matter arises out of an action pending for the involuntary commitment to the state hospital.

Any compensation paid by a federal court of the United States shall be placed directly in the public defender fund.

Source: SL 1978, ch 152, § 16.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-1 Establishment of office by commissioners' resolution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-2 Joint office established by two or more counties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-3 Provisions by establishing board for office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-4 Advisory committee to be established--Composition--Chairman](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-5 Appointment and qualifications of public defender](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-6 Employment of personnel for defender's office--Administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-7 Qualifications of assistant defenders--Assignment to cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-8 Facilities and supplies for office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-9 Persons to be represented--Services provided](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-10 Proceedings in which indigents represented--Co-counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-11 Representation restricted to state courts--Federal matters excepted--Compensation paid by federal courts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-11.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-12 Assignment of substitute when public defender unable to perform--Duty--Compensation of substitute](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-12.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-13 Extension to representation in municipal ordinance violations--Contributions by municipality](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-13.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 7-16A-14 Payment of expenses directly related to particular cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T7_C16A_S7-16A-14.md)

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