The response grid applies to conduct that is a violation of the terms and conditions of juvenile probation including an arrest for a new offense. If a juvenile probationer is arrested for a violent offense or an offense that involves substantial threat of violence or a sex offense the court services officer shall submit a probation violation report to the state’s attorney and file a petition to modify or revoke probation with the court. If a juvenile probationer’s conduct demonstrates a significant risk to public safety the court services officer shall immediately submit a probation violation report.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-8E-5

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

Source: SL 2016, ch 240 (Supreme Court Rule 16-01), eff. Feb. 1, 2016.