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GOV: Work together to improve public safety

GOV: Work together to improve public safety Our state locks up more people, per capita, than any of our bordering states.

By Gov. Dennis Daugaard , January 25, 2013

OUR VIEW: Justice reform worthy of a try

OUR VIEW: Justice reform worthy of a try The governor has said that it’s not about being hard or soft on crime; rather, it’s about being “smart on crime.”

January 22, 2013

Legislators support change in corrections

Legislators support change in corrections Gov. Dennis Daugaard, state Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson and legislative leaders have all endorsed sweeping changes in how South Dakota incarcerates people convicted of crimes.

By Tom Lawrence , January 21, 2013

Senate panel OKs criminal justice plan

Senate panel OKs criminal justice plan Bill uses programs to divert offenders from prison, prevent future criminal activity.

By Chet Brokaw , January 19, 2013

VEHLE: Questions, study remain on proposed criminal justice reforms

VEHLE: Questions, study remain on proposed criminal justice reforms At the current rate, we’ll need to build a women’s prison in about four years and a men’s prison in about six to seven years. About 80 percent of people admitted to our prisons are for non-violent crimes. Should there be a better way to handle this situation?

By Mike Vehle , January 17, 2013

Gov's corrections reform estimated to save $162 million

Gov's corrections reform estimated to save $162 million Legislature hears plan to keep more nonviolent offenders out of prison.

By Chet Brokaw , January 16, 2013

Criminal justice reforms: Five key parts of the plan

Following are five key aspects of the criminal justice reforms being considered by the South Dakota Legislature.

By Staff reports , January 16, 2013

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OTHER VIEW: Gov. Daugaard’s strategy for reducing crime encouraging

With a promise to save money and make South Dakota safer, Gov. Dennis Daugaard indicated in his State of the State speech Tuesday that criminal justice reform is a priority in this legislative session.

By Editorial board , January 13, 2013

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Daugaard to propose sweeping corrections changes

A plan submitted by a panel appointed by the governor, Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson and legislative leaders would emphasize locking up dangerous offenders while treating those convicted of nonviolent crimes outside prison walls.

January 08, 2013

SD juvenile corrections programs get high rating

South Dakota in April 2011 became the first state to have all its reporting programs reach that status.

December 31, 2012

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SD authorities searching for missing inmate

YANKTON (AP) — Authorities in South Dakota are searching for a state prison inmate who left his work release job in Yankton without permission.

July 31, 2012

State seeks reform of crime system

State seeks reform of crime system Daugaard appoints to study costs and prison numbers.

By Kristi Eaton , July 19, 2012

State leaders announce Corrections study

SIOUX FALLS (AP) — State leaders from all three branches of government announced the creation of a work group to study possible ways to reform the criminal justice system as the prison population in South Dakota continues to increase.

July 18, 2012

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Number of youths in SD custody declines

The positive trend is parallel to a stream of changes made since 2003, as South Dakota came into compliance with national standards for treatment of youths who ran afoul of the laws.

By Bob Mercer , September 15, 2011

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SD Corrections Dept. sending info via text, email

SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Residents of South Dakota can now be notified about an escaped inmate via text message or email.

September 01, 2011

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