Bill > HB1300

This bill proposes to create a new section of law that exempts victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse from certain notice requirements related to clemency, which is the act of reducing a sentence or granting a pardon. To qualify for this exemption, an individual must submit an affidavit to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, a state board that reviews requests for clemency. This affidavit must state that the individual is a victim of human trafficking (defined under chapter 22-49 of state law) or domestic abuse (defined in § 25-10-1), or a similar crime in another state, and that their safety would be jeopardized if their personal information were published in a newspaper. Additionally, two professionals, such as a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, mental health professional, or social worker, must also provide an affidavit confirming their belief that the individual is a victim and that their safety is at risk. This exemption does not waive a victim's right to other notifications required by law, such as those outlined in the state constitution or other victim's rights statutes.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27152