South Dakota Imprisons More Per Capita than Any Other State
855 prisoners per 100,00 people far exceeds national average
Prison
Critics Call for End to South Dakota Mental Holds in Jail
People who have mental disorders should not be thrown in jails when they are suffering a mental crisis. A law that allows the practice should be overturned.
South Dakota State Penitentiary Inmate Walkaway
Law enforcement needs to know the whereabouts of Lydell Black Spotted Horse.
South Dakota State Penitentiary Assault
A heavy sentence handed down to an inmate at the South Dakota State Penitentiary for beating another prisoner.
From inside the Minnehaha County Jail
It was considered state of the art when it was remodeled over a decade ago. The Minnehaha County jail though overcrowded still maintains that status.
Mental Health Task Force Gather to Solidify Policy Proposals
A task force studying issues surrounding the mentally ill entering the criminal justice system in South Dakota is meeting to solidify its recommendations.
Inmate Sues State Corrections Staff over Kosher Meals
An inmate has filed a lawsuit alleging that state corrections limit his ability to practice his religious beliefs by serving him food that is not kosher.
Obama Cuts Short Sentence of South Dakota Federal Inmate
A South Dakota man is among the 111 federal inmates whose sentences were cut short on Tuesday by President Barack Obama.
Widow of Slain Prison Guard Questions State Hiring of Felon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The widow of a prison guard slain by inmates in 2011 is objecting to the hiring of a convicted felon to help mentor inmates.
Better Prison Guard Pay Reducing Turnover in South Dakota
South Dakota corrections officials say better pay for prison guards is helping reduce turnover.