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limit the time children in need of supervision are held in detention under certain circumstances.

This bill limits how long law enforcement can hold children classified as "in need of supervision" in detention facilities to 24 hours (not counting weekends and court holidays) when parents or guardians aren't available or suitable to care for them. Currently, the law allows indefinite detention under these circumstances, so this change establishes a clear time limit to move children into appropriate shelter or placement more quickly. The bill applies only when specific conditions exist, such as the child failing to comply with court orders, being a runaway, or having a history of running away from home or placements.

revise certain provisions regarding eligibility for parole for certain persons sentenced to life imprisonment.

This bill creates a new exception allowing people sentenced to life imprisonment to become eligible for parole once they reach age 50, but only if they committed their crime before turning 26 years old. Previously, people sentenced to life imprisonment in South Dakota had no path to parole consideration at all (with limited exceptions). The change gives younger offenders a second chance at freedom after serving decades in prison.

authorize the South Dakota Department of Corrections to demolish buildings at STAR Academy, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SB 18 authorizes the South Dakota Department of Corrections to tear down buildings at STAR Academy and provides funding for the demolition work. The bill also declares an emergency, which allows the demolition to proceed without the normal waiting period that usually applies to state spending.

appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.

SB195 sets the state budget for fiscal year 2021, allocating funding across state government departments including the legislature, courts, and executive agencies, as well as public schools and state institutions. The bill specifies spending amounts for various programs, such as $12.3 million for Juvenile Community Corrections and $76.4 million for Developmental Disabilities services, along with the number of employees each department can hire. This is the annual appropriations bill that determines how much money each part of state government receives to operate.