South Dakota court services officer records are currently confidential, but this bill creates a formal process for people to request access to those records during court cases. Anyone seeking these records must file a motion explaining why they need the information, how it relates to their case, and why they can't get it another way—and the court will hold a hearing before deciding whether to grant access. This gives people a clear legal pathway to challenge the confidentiality rather than leaving access entirely up to the court's discretion.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 290
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 242
Signed by the President S.J. 214
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 227
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 183
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 117
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 1. H.J. 117
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 1
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 54
Judiciary — Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass