Title 3 — PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
37 chapters · 1,057 sections in this title.
SDCL § 3-24-3 Review and investigation of allegations of misconduct
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The State Government Accountability Board may review and investigate any person holding a statewide office, as defined in § 12-27-1 , and employees of the executive branch of the state regarding: (1) Allegations of impropriety related to any contract, grant, or loan with any publ…
Information, reports, and complaints to board--Confidentiality of records
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Any person acting in good faith may: (1) Furnish information to the board relating to suspected, anticipated, or completed violations of a corrupt act relating to any subdivision in § 3-24-3 ; (2) File a report with the board; or (3) File a complaint with the board alleging a vio…
SDCL § 3-24-5 Referral to Division of Criminal Investigation--Referral to state's attorney or attorney general
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The board may refer any information, report, or complaint it receives to the Division of Criminal Investigation for investigation. If, based on the information, report, or complaint, the board has reasonable cause to believe that a crime has been committed, the matter shall be re…
SDCL § 3-24-6 Immunity of person acting in good faith--Civil actions
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A person acting in good faith is immune from civil liability for furnishing information, filing a report, or making a complaint. If a civil action is commenced against a person for damages related to furnishing information, filing a report, or making a complaint and the court det…
SDCL § 3-24-7 Contested case hearing
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If a majority of the members of the board vote that there is sufficient information to believe that a statewide office holder or executive branch employee has engaged in misconduct related to any subdivision of § 3-24-3 , the board shall conduct a contested case hearing according…
SDCL § 3-24-8 Determination of misconduct
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At the conclusion of the contested case hearing before the board, if the board determines by a majority vote of the board that a violation has occurred, the board may: (1) Issue a public or private reprimand; (2) Direct a person to engage in coursework or community service; or (3…
SDCL § 3-24-9 Status update from board
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A person who has submitted information, a report, or complaint to the board pursuant to § 3-24-4 may request a status update from the board. The board shall respond in writing. Source: SL 2017, ch 32 , § 9.