SD: Criminal Justice
SD public defense duties shift from counties to state
South Dakota is creating an Office of Indigent Legal Services after House Bill 1057 passed the Legislature with nearly unanimous support this month…
SD Sees Progress in Boosting Training for Child-Abuse Case Workers
A South Dakota academic program that enhances training for those who respond to child abuse and neglect cases is gaining momentum. In the past …
Internet Task Forces Balance Tips, Tech Hurdles in Protecting Kids
South Dakota investigators say they're carrying heavy caseloads dealing with internet crimes against children. There's hope new research and pressure …
SCOTUS Decision Prompts Concerns about Tribal Sovereignty
Tribal advocates are closely analyzing the potential impact of a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling dealing with state investigations of certain crimes on …
SD Political Expert: Attorney General's Removal Reflects Public Will
On the heels of Tuesday's removal of South Dakota's attorney general, a political expert says it appears lawmakers followed through on what voters …
SD to Revisit Juvenile Justice Reform
This summer, South Dakota lawmakers are looking at a range of issues tied to the state's correctional system. That includes another dive into efforts …
After Veto, SD Will Keep Minor Pot Convictions Permanent
South Dakota has seen many debates over marijuana policy in recent years. The latest surrounds removal of past convictions for certain offenders…
SD Looks to Bolster Law Surrounding Sexual Contact
A few words not included in South Dakota's law dealing with criminal sexual contact came to light in a recent investigation, and now, child-…
Family Visits for People in Jail Seen as Key to Success
As holiday celebrations continue, groups that study issues in prisons say families with a loved one who's incarcerated should make attempts to …
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval
PIERRE, S.D. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both …
SD Political Expert: Public Confused by AG's Status
PIERRE, S.D. -- Government accountability is part of the debate surrounding South Dakota's attorney general, who faces pressure to resign over a …
Advocates of Scaling Back Death Penalty in SD Vow to Continue
PIERRE, S.D. -- The South Dakota Senate has rejected a measure that would have limited the scope of the death penalty. Supporters felt the latest …