Board Information
Authorization:
SDCL 16-22-2
Activities:
The Drug Court Advisory Council is responsible for monitoring and reporting performance and outcome measures related to the provisions set forth in SCDL 16-22. The Unified Judicial System provides staff support for the council.
Organization:
The Chief Justice shall establish an advisory council to address the operational, coordination, resource, information management, and evaluation needs of the drug courts.
Composition:
The oversight council shall be composed of 13 members. The Governor shall appoint four members, including one member from the Board of Pardons and Paroles, one member from the Department of Corrections, one member from the Department of Social Services, and one additional member who shall serve as chair. The Chief Justice shall appoint four members, one of whom shall be a defense attorney. The majority leader of the Senate shall appoint two legislative members of the Senate, one from each political party. The majority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint two legislative members of the House of Representatives, one from each political party. The Attorney General shall appoint one member.
Frequency of Meetings:
Several times a year.
Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:
Yes
Contact Info:
State Court Administrator's Office
Mission Statement:
The goal of the Drug Court Advisory Council is to work toward ensuring all South Dakota Drug and DUI Courts are operated in a manner that produces the best outcomes for the participants while remaining cost effective.