Board Information
Authorization:
2020 HB 1140, SDCL 25-4A
Activities:
Starting in 2021 this board is formed every 4 years for the duration of 1 year. The Commission shall review the standard parenting guidelines outlined in 25-4A-10 and shall report its findings and recommendations to the Supreme Court, Governor, and the Legislature no later than October 1 of the year in which it is appointed.
Organization:
Unified Judicial System
Composition:
1. A member of the South Dakota Judiciary 2. A member in good standing of the South Dakota State Bar 3. A professional in the field of childhood development 4. The Governor shall appoint the following two positions: a. noncustodial parent b. custodial parent 5. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint the following position: a. State Representative 6. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall appoint the following position: a. State Senator.
Term of Appointment:
1 Year
Frequency of Meetings:
3 public hearings on 3 separate occasions prior to the submission of the report
Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:
Yes