When inmates are released from South Dakota correctional facilities, the state must now provide transportation to one of three specific locations: the county where they lived when the crime occurred, the county where they were sentenced, or a location of equivalent distance—whichever involves the shortest mileage. This revises the previous rule by limiting transportation options and establishing a clear distance-based standard to determine which location the state will pay to transport the inmate to.
The amendment clarifies that inmates must receive clothing, money, and transportation to one of three specified county locations, removing language suggesting inmates could choose their destination.
The amendment clarified that facilities must provide inmates with suitable clothing, money, and transportation to one of three specified locations, replacing conditional language with mandatory requirements.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 548
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 520
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553
Signed by the President S.J. 505
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 2. H.J. 523
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 279
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 221
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 17
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0. S.J. 17
Judiciary Motion to amend S.J. 17
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Senate Referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 130
First Reading Senate S.J. 121
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Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended