Diminution of period of confinement for good behavior, failing health, or other reason in the interest of justice

If any inmate, convicted under the laws of this state, has demonstrated continued exceptional good behavior, or is in failing health, or for some other good and sufficient reason in the interest of justice, the Governor, upon the recommendation of the secretary of corrections, may diminish the inmate's period of confinement. Source: SDC 1939, § 13.4719; SL 1981, ch 193 , § 9; SL 1989, ch 20 , § 94; SL 2004, ch 168 , § 8. 24-2-16. Repealed by SL 1979, ch 161 , § 12