This bill eliminates the option for judges to suspend sentences for people convicted of rape in the first, second, or third degree—meaning those defendants must receive an actual prison sentence rather than probation. Currently, South Dakota law allows judges to suspend sentences for first-time felons in most cases, but this bill removes that possibility specifically for rape convictions.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
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First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 44
Jessica Castleberry
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Mary Fitzgerald
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
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