South Dakota law currently allows judges to sentence offenders to probation instead of prison time, but this bill restricts that option for repeat offenders by prohibiting probation for anyone with four or more prior felony convictions. The change aims to ensure that career criminals serve prison time rather than receiving probation as an alternative sentence.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Tabled Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 302
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 4. H.J. 320
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 282
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 277
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 159
Chris Karr
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Tabled
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass