South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-48-4. Graduated response grid for violation of conditions of probation
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Pursuant to § 16-22-13, the Supreme Court hereby adopts the following graduated response grid and rules to guide court services officers in determining the appropriate response to a violation of conditions of probation. It is the policy of the Unified Judicial System that violations of probation be addressed in a timely, consistent and reasonable manner by use of a graduated response grid. The use of graduated sanctions and incentives is intended to achieve public safety by holding offenders accountable for their behavior and reinforcing positive behavior.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-48-4
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
Source: SL 2014, ch 258 (Supreme Court Rule 13-16, § 1), eff. Jan. 1, 2014.