24-15A-8. Early final discharge--Certificate of discharge.

Upon recommendation of the supervising agent, the board may grant an early final discharge from supervision for a parolee or person serving a suspended sentence under supervision of the board if the board is satisfied that an early final discharge would be in the best interests of society and the inmate. At the time of early final discharge from supervision, the secretary shall issue a certificate of discharge pursuant to § 24-15A-7. An inmate is not entitled to an early final discharge. Neither this section nor its application may be the basis for establishing a constitutionally protected liberty, property, or due process interest in any inmate.

Source: SL 1996, ch 158, § 7.



SDLRC - Codified Law 24-15A-8 - Early final discharge--Certificate of discharge.

24-15A-8.1. Partial early final discharge.

Upon the recommendation of the supervising agent, the board may grant a partial early final discharge for a parolee or person serving a suspended sentence under supervision of the board if the board is satisfied that a partial early final discharge would be in the best interests of society and the inmate. A partial early final discharge is a reduction of the sentence term in an amount less than the amount to discharge the inmate from supervision. A partial early final discharge shall impact the inmate's sentence discharge date pursuant to §§ 24-15A-6 and 24-5-1. There is no entitlement to a partial early final discharge. Neither this section nor its application may be the basis for establishing a constitutionally protected liberty, property, or due process interest in any inmate.

Source: SL 2011, ch 128, § 1.