Second Chances Resource Library

FAMM’s Compassionate Release Report Cards look at how well states provide compassionate release to medically vulnerable, aging, and terminally ill incarcerated people. They grade each state program on key measures such as eligibility criteria, procedures, release planning, and data collection/public reporting. South Dakota has two compassionate release programs. “Compassionate Parole” received a grade of D and “Extension of Confinement” received a grade of F. South Dakota’s overall grade is also F.