An inmate is ineligible to apply for clemency if the inmate reaches the initial parole date set pursuant to § 24-15A-32 . If an inmate is released on parole or the inmate's sentence has been discharged pursuant to § 24-15A-7 , the inmate may apply for clemency pursuant to § 24-15A-23 . Source: SL 1999, ch 131 , § 1.
Eligibility for clemency
SDCL § 24-15A-23.1, under ADULT STATE CORRECTIONAL PAROLE SYSTEM.
SDCL § 24-15A-23.1