Mortenson Says Task Force Examining Costs For Indigent Legal Services Looking At Possible Areas Of Change

Mortenson Says Task Force Examining Costs For Indigent Legal Services Looking At Possible Areas Of Change

PIERRE — A task force of legal minds and lawmakers have been meeting this summer to find ways to bring the cost of legal services for those unable to afford them in line. District 24 Representative and House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre is a member of the Indigent Legal Services Task Force. He says the task force has been learning a lot…

One thing learned by the task force is that South Dakota’s system is far different than other states…

The group is looking at a few specific areas for possible change….

The Indigent Legal Services Task Force report is due for completion by November 15th.