PDF Everywhere and Nowhere: Compassionate Release in the States – South Dakota
South Dakota provides compassionate release through its Compassionate Parole law to eligible incarcerated individuals who are (1) age 65 or older with terminal illnesses and (2) age 70 or older who have served a specified portion of their sentences. In addition, eligible individuals with certain medical conditions may also be released through an Extension of Confinement. This memo summarizes the regulations and requirements of these programs, including the categories of release, eligibility criteria, the decision-making process, post-decision topics, and reporting.