17 chapters · 245 sections in this title.
SDCL § 20-13-41 Proceedings on default by respondent
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When a respondent has failed to answer a charge at a hearing as provided by § 20-13-39 the Commission of Human Rights may enter his default. For good cause shown, the commission may set aside an entry of default within ten days after the date of the entry. If the respondent is in…
SDCL § 20-13-42 Finding of discriminatory or unfair practice--Cease and desist order--Affirmative action required
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If, upon taking into consideration all the evidence at a hearing, the commission finds that a respondent has engaged in, or is engaging in, any discriminatory or unfair practice as defined in this chapter, the commission shall state its findings of fact and shall issue and cause …
SDCL § 20-13-43 Finding of no discriminatory or unfair practice--Dismissal of charge
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If, upon taking into consideration all of the evidence at a hearing, the Commission of Human Rights finds that a respondent has not engaged in such discriminatory or unfair practice, the commission shall state its findings of fact and serve an order dismissing the charge on the c…
SDCL § 20-13-44 Majority of commission required for final orders
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All final orders of the Commission of Human Rights shall be concurred in by at least a majority of the total membership of the commission. Source: SL 1972, ch 11 , § 12; SL 1981, ch 166 , § 19.