David Gilbertson
David Gilbertson (born October 29, 1949[1]) is the former Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court.[2]
David Gilbertson | |
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| Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court | |
| In office September 15, 2001 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert A. Miller |
| Succeeded by | Steven R. Jensen |
| Associate Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court | |
| In office April 13, 1995 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Bill Janklow |
| Preceded by | Rudy Henderson |
| Succeeded by | Scott P. Myren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1949 U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Deborah Gilbertson |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | South Dakota State University (BS) University of South Dakota (JD) |
Early life and education
Gilbertson attended South Dakota State University, graduating in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science in Geography.[1][2] He then graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1975.[1]
Career
He did not take the bar exam as he was admitted to the South Dakota bar under diploma privilege.[3]
Gilbertson established a private practice in Sisseton, South Dakota and simultaneously served as Roberts County Deputy State's Attorney and City Attorney for Sisseton.
State judicial service
In 1986 Governor Bill Janklow appointed him circuit judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit. Janklow appointed Gilbertson an Associate Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court April 3, 1995. He was retained by the voters for successive eight-year terms in 1998, 2006, and 2014.[2]
When Chief Justice Robert A. Miller retired in 2001, Gilbertson was elected chief justice of the court. In 2009 Gilbertson was reelected to his third 4-year term as chief justice.[2]
Gilberston retired upon reaching mandatory retirement age upon the completion of his current term on January 5, 2021.[4]
References
- "South Dakota Unified Judicial System". Archived from the original on 2008-08-22. Retrieved 2009-02-16.
- "Supreme Court Home". The South Dakota Supreme Court. South Dakota Unified Judicial System. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- South Dakota Codified Laws. West. pp. SD Sup Ct Rule 3 (1973), SDCL 16-16-6.1 (1983 Supp) (amended by 1983 SD Sess Laws ch 398 (Supreme Court Rule 82-25), repealed by 1987 SD Sess Laws ch 406 (Supreme Court Rule 86-32)).
- Bartels, Del Bartels (January 8, 2020). "Chief Justice Gilbertson to retire, by law, Jan. 5 2021". Capital Journal. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
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| Preceded by Rudy Henderson |
Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court 1995–2021 |
Succeeded by Scott P. Myren |
| Preceded by Robert A. Miller |
Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court 2001–2021 |
Succeeded by Steven R. Jensen |