1-15-23. Investigatory powers of secretary.
The secretary of corrections may inquire into and examine the condition of the institutions under the department's control, financially or otherwise; inquire and examine into their methods of instruction and government and management of their inmates, the official conduct of all officers and employees of the same, the condition of the buildings, grounds, and other property connected therewith, and into all other matters pertaining to their usefulness and good management. For these purposes the secretary shall have free access to the grounds, buildings, and all books and papers relating to such institutions, and all persons in any manner connected with the same shall give such information and afford such facilities for inspection as the secretary may require, and any neglect or refusal on the part of any officer, employee, or person connected with such institutions to comply with the requirements of this section shall be sufficient cause for his removal. The secretary may administer oaths and examine any person in relation to any matter connected with the inquiries authorized by this chapter.
Source: SDC 1939, §§55.1712, 55.1717; SL 1989, ch 20, §39.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 1 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 15 - Department Of Corrections
Section 1-15-1.2 - Department created.
Section 1-15-1.3 - Secretary as head of department--Appointment--Qualifications.
Section 1-15-1.4 - Agencies and programs under department control.
Section 1-15-1.5 - Department to perform functions of former Board of Charities and Corrections.
Section 1-15-1.7 - Appointment of division directors.
Section 1-15-1.8 - Rules, regulations, and standards in full force and effect--Exceptions.
Section 1-15-1.10 - Replacement of Board of Charities and Corrections--Effect.
Section 1-15-1.12 - Duties, responsibilities, and authority of wardens granted by secretary.
Section 1-15-1.13 - Corrections Commission--Members--Terms--Purpose.
Section 1-15-1.14 - Review of criminal justice issues--Annual report.
Section 1-15-6.1 - Administrative functions performed for Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Section 1-15-10 - Contracts for service, buildings, lands, materials, and supplies.
Section 1-15-10.2 - Compensation of state for care of persons from other states.
Section 1-15-10.4 - Agreements for state care of federal wards.
Section 1-15-11 - Enforcement of contracts and property rights--Judgment proceeds.
Section 1-15-12 - Supplies not to be purchased from institution employees.
Section 1-15-13 - Federal funds--Acceptance and use.
Section 1-15-14 - Condemnation of private property.
Section 1-15-17 - Employment of institutional personnel in maintenance and replacement projects.
Section 1-15-18 - Management and accounting prescribed by secretary.
Section 1-15-20.1 - Inmate defined.
Section 1-15-21 - Receipt and disbursement of inmates' funds.
Section 1-15-23 - Investigatory powers of secretary.
Section 1-15-24 - Investigations by attorney general on secretary's request.
Section 1-15-29 - Council of Juvenile Services--Appointment--Terms.
Section 1-15-30 - Responsibilities of Council of Juvenile Services.
Section 1-15-32 - Participation in international prisoner transfer treaties.
Section 1-15-33 - Responsibility for transporting inmates to hearings.
Section 1-15-34 - County responsible for certain costs of transporting inmates.
Section 1-15-35 - Department of Corrections responsible for certain costs of transporting inmates.
Section 1-15-36 - Promulgation of rules to administer reinvestment program.
Section 1-15-37 - Incarceration construction fund established.