24-14-5. Submission to board of applications for clemency--Governor not bound by board recommendations.
The Governor may submit an application for clemency to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for its recommendation. The Governor may, by executive order, delegate to the board the authority to consider applications for clemency and make recommendations to the Governor. The Governor is not bound to follow any recommendation returned by the board.
Source: SL 1978, ch 186, §35; SL 2004, ch 168, §50.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 24 - Penal Institutions, Probation and Parole
Chapter 14 - Executive Clemency
Section 24-14-1 - Delegation of authority by Governor.
Section 24-14-2 - Forms of clemency.
Section 24-14-4 - Publication of notice of application for clemency.
Section 24-14-6 - Appearance before board to object to recommendation for clemency.
Section 24-14-7 - Recommendation for clemency to be in writing--Record of findings and reasons.
Section 24-14-8 - Application for exceptional pardon--Persons eligible.
Section 24-14-9 - Notice requirements on application for exceptional pardon--Reference by Governor.
Section 24-14-10 - Recommendations for exceptional pardon.
Section 24-14-12 - Application of § 22-14-15 to person granted pardon by Governor.