South Dakota Attorney CE audits & penalties

What happens if a attorney misses CE requirements in South Dakota, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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State Bar of South Dakota: 10% late fee on dues not postmarked by Jan 1. Discipline ranges from private reprimand and public censure to suspension and disbarment by the Supreme Court (Disciplinary Board proceedings). South Dakota has no mandatory CLE, so there is no CLE noncompliance penalty.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: State Bar of South Dakota — Membership Renewal

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