
JUDICIAL · SD · 2001-2021
David Gilbertson
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · South Dakota
On the record
20-year tenure
Background
David Gilbertson served as Chief Justice · State Supreme Court of South Dakota from 2001–2021 (20 years). Took office after Robert Miller; succeeded by Steven Jensen. Note: 20-year tenure. Same-year political environment (2001): Governor Bill Janklow; Attorney General Mark Barnett; Secretary of State Joyce Hazeltine.
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Others who held this office in South Dakota
- Steven Jensen (2021-present)
- Robert Miller (1992-2001)