South Dakota Statutes

§ 22-24A-42 — Sentencing--Mitigating circumstances.

South Dakota § 22-24A-42
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 22CRIMES
Ch. 22-22ACHILD PORNOGRAPHY

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S.D. Codified Laws § 22-24A-42 (2026).

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The sentencing court may impose a sentence other than that required by §§ 22-24A-35 to 22-24A-37 , inclusive, if the court finds that mitigating circumstances exist that require a departure from the mandatory sentence imposed by §§ 22-24A-35 to 22-24A-37 , inclusive. The court shall file, in writing, its finding of mitigating circumstances and the factual basis relied upon by the court.

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Legislative History

SL 2024, ch 87, § 9.

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