§ 24-15A-1 Application of chapter
§ 24-15A-2 Definition of terms
§ 24-15A-3 Crimes committed after July 1, 1996
§ 24-15A-5 Record of inmate conduct and infractions–Notice–Challenge to findings or sanctions–Investigation–Modification–Use of record
§ 24-15A-6 Sentence discharge dates–Jurisdiction over inmate
§ 24-15A-7 Status of inmate upon discharge–Certificate to inmate upon discharge or parole–Mailing to clerk of court
§ 24-15A-8 Early final discharge–Certificate of discharge
§ 24-15A-8.1 Partial early final discharge
§ 24-15A-9 Designation of hearing officers–Written recommendation
§ 24-15A-10 Designation of panels to conduct hearings–Final action
§ 24-15A-11 Parole and clemency–Concurrence by panel or board
§ 24-15A-11.1 Appeal of panel’s decisions–Authority of panel
§ 24-15A-11.2 Review of denial of pardon recommendation
§ 24-15A-12 Parole hearings
§ 24-15A-13 Duties of executive director of board
§ 24-15A-14 File containing history of inmate–Purposes–Access to file
§ 24-15A-15 Parole
§ 24-15A-16 Determination of whether prior offense constitutes felony–Effect of determination
§ 24-15A-16.1 Suspended imposition of sentence–Effect on parole eligibility
§ 24-15A-17 Preparation for parole hearing
§ 24-15A-18 Concurrent sentencing–Determination of initial parole date
§ 24-15A-19 Consecutive sentencing–Determination of initial parole date
§ 24-15A-20 Consecutive sentencing–Parole eligibility
§ 24-15A-23 Application for clemency
§ 24-15A-23.1 Eligibility for clemency
§ 24-15A-24 Restrictions on parolee–Bond–Restitution–Child support–Supervision fees
§ 24-15A-25 Parolee release–Necessities
§ 24-15A-26 Parolee release to other state–Supervision
§ 24-15A-27 Show cause parole revocation order
§ 24-15A-28 Revocation or modification of parole
§ 24-15A-29 Discretionary parole date on revocation–Conditions–Discretionary hearings
§ 24-15A-29.1 Parole date on revocation prior to release
§ 24-15A-30 Parole release of inmate requiring treatment
§ 24-15A-31 Modification of parole agreement
§ 24-15A-32 Department’s establishment of initial parole date–Calculation of parole date–Certain crimes deemed violent for purposes of parole–Minimum time to be served–Parole eligibility
§ 24-15A-32.1 Withholding of parole eligibility of sex offender based upon history, treatment, and risk factors
§ 24-15A-33 Change in initial parole date
§ 24-15A-34 Individual program directives for inmates
§ 24-15A-35 Notification of inmate’s substantive compliance, noncompliance, or undetermined compliance with program directive
§ 24-15A-36 Inmate to submit parole release plan
§ 24-15A-37 Parole agreement on conditions of supervision
§ 24-15A-38 Inmate release to parole supervision–Conditions
§ 24-15A-39 Hearing to determine compliance with parole release standards–Waiver of appearance–Determinations of board–Discretionary hearings
§ 24-15A-40 Right of review
§ 24-15A-41 Subsequent parole after hearing
§ 24-15A-41.1 Parole of inmate to custody of another state or federal jurisdiction
§ 24-15A-42 Procedural rules–Parole release standards
§ 24-15A-44 Effect of validity of chapter
§ 24-15A-45 Evidence-based practices targeting parolee’s criminal risk and need factors
§ 24-15A-46 Training on evidence-based practices and criminal risk factors
§ 24-15A-47 Report on implementation of supervision practices and training
§ 24-15A-48 Response to violation of supervision conditions
§ 24-15A-49 Report of graduated sanction
§ 24-15A-50 Award of earned discharge credits
§ 24-15A-50.1 Additional earned discharge credits
§ 24-15A-51 Report of eligibility for award of discharge credits
§ 24-15A-52 Review of ineligibility determination
§ 24-15A-53 Report of parolees qualifying for earned discharge credits
§ 24-15A-54 Transfer to administrative financial accountability system
§ 24-15A-55 Eligibility for compassionate parole
§ 24-15A-56 Referral for compassionate parole hearing
§ 24-15A-57 Factors for consideration in determining grant or denial of compassionate parole
§ 24-15A-58 Release plan to ensure health care expenses will be paid by inmate or third party payer
§ 24-15A-59 Grant or denial of compassionate parole–Reconsideration–Removal from consideration
§ 24-15A-60 Inmate who reaches parole eligibility date or initial parole date not eligible for compassionate parole
§ 24-15A-61 Inmate granted compassionate parole subject to statutory requirements
§ 24-15A-62 Due process interest in compassionate parole not created–Decision of board final
§ 24-15A-63 Extended confinement
§ 24-15A-64 Promulgation of rules regarding compassionate parole
§ 24-15A-65 Inmate on compassionate parole ineligible for earned discharge credits
§ 24-15A-66 Effect of revocation of compassionate parole
§ 24-15A-67 Conditions of compassionate parole
§ 24-15A-68 Compassionate parole requirements not applicable to paroled inmate who reached initial parole date or parole eligibility date
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 24 > Chapter 15A - Adult State Correctional Parole System

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Judgement: The official decision of a court finally determining the respective rights and claims of the parties to a suit.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2