Board Information
Authorization:
Chapter 16-1A of the South Dakota Codified Laws
Activities:
Investigate and hold hearings on complaints against any Justice or Judge and censure, remove, or retire a
justice or judge if warranted. Make recommendations to the Governor for judicial appointments.
Organization:
affiliated with South Dakota's Unified Judicial System
Composition:
The Commission on Judicial Qualifications consists of seven members:
Bob Morris, Chairman; Timothy Engel, Vice Chair; Hon. Cheryle Gering, Secretary; Hon. Bobbi Rank; Eric DeNure; Raleigh Hansman and Rory King. Two judges of the circuit court, elected by the judicial conference;
Three members of the bar practicing law in this state, no more than two of whom may be of the same political party, appointed by a majority vote of the state bar commissioners; and
Two citizens who are not of the same political party, appointed by the Governor.
Term of Appointment:
The term of office for a commission member is four years. No person may serve more than two terms as a member of the commission.
Frequency of Meetings:
Meet as needed
Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:
Yes
Contact Info:
Complaints filed against judges must be written and may be directed to:
Secretary
Judicial Qualifications Commission, 500 East Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501