24-14-7. Recommendation for clemency to be in writing--Record of findings and reasons.
Whenever the Board of Pardons and Paroles recommends clemency to the Governor, the recommendation shall be in writing. The board shall keep a record of its findings and the reasons for its recommendation.
Source: SL 1961, ch 46, §6; SDCL, §23-59-8; SL 1978, ch 186, §39.
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.