South Dakota courts will run a pilot program allowing judges to review safety assessments prepared by law enforcement when deciding whether to set bail or release conditions for people accused of domestic violence assault or violating protection orders. These assessments will help judges determine what conditions are needed to protect alleged victims. The program runs through the end of 2024, after which the state judiciary must report to lawmakers on whether it should continue.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 475
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 422
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 467
Signed by the President S.J. 397
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 4. H.J. 401
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 307
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 1. S.J. 263
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 247
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 114
Amber Arlint
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Lee Schoenbeck
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass