South Dakota's court system will test a new pretrial release program that allows judges to place people charged with crimes under supervision by court officers instead of requiring them to post bail, with conditions set by the judge. The courts must report back to the Legislature by the end of 2027 on how many people completed their release successfully, failed to appear in court, or were charged with new crimes, along with the program's costs. This pilot program will automatically end on December 31, 2027, unless the Legislature votes to extend it.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives No motion to reconsider H.J. 147
House of Representatives Intent to reconsider H.J. 138
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 34. H.J. 138
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 128
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 115
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 3. H.J. 2
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 13
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass