23A-51-10. Chief defender--Qualifications.The chief defender must be an attorney with the following qualifications:(1)Experience in indigent representation services in criminal cases;(2)Commitment to ensuring effective assistance of counsel to all the indigent people of the state; and(3)Demonstrated experience or potential in management, budget, and the state legislative process.The chief defender may not engage in the private practice of law. Source: SL 2024, ch 95, §10, eff. Mar. 18, 2024.
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