South Dakota Codified Laws 24-15A-55. Eligibility for compassionate parole
Notwithstanding any contrary provision in chapter 24-13, 24-15, or 24-15A, an inmate who:
(1) Has a terminal illness;
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 felony | up to 15 years | up to $30,000 |
(2) Is seriously ill and not likely to recover;
(3) Requires extensive medical care or significant chronic medical care;
(4) Is at least sixty-five years of age, has served at least ten consecutive years of the inmate’s sentence incarcerated, whose current sentences are for convictions of a Class 3 felony or below and whose medical care needs are at least double the average annual medical cost of the inmate population; or
(5) Is at least seventy years of age and has served at least thirty consecutive years of the inmate’s sentence incarcerated; and
(6) Is not serving a capital punishment sentence;
is eligible for compassionate parole consideration.
Source: SL 2018, ch 154, § 1.