§ 24-14-1 Delegation of authority by Governor
§ 24-14-2 Forms of clemency
§ 24-14-3 Notice to prosecuting attorney, sentencing judge, attorney general, and lawenforcement of hearing for clemency
§ 24-14-4 Publication of notice of application for clemency
§ 24-14-5 Submission to board of applications for clemency–Governor not bound by boardrecommendations
§ 24-14-6 Appearance before board to object to recommendation for clemency
§ 24-14-7 Recommendation for clemency to be in writing–Record of findings and reasons
§ 24-14-8 Application for exceptional pardon–Persons eligible
§ 24-14-9 Notice requirements on application for exceptional pardon–Reference by Governor
§ 24-14-10 Recommendations for exceptional pardon
§ 24-14-11 Effects of pardon–Disabilities removed–Records sealed–Filing of document makingpardon public–Failure to acknowledge proceedings not perjury–Prior conviction forhabitual offend
§ 24-14-12 Application of § 22-14-15 to person granted pardon by Governor
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 24 > Chapter 14 - Executive Clemency

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • 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.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • 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