Are crime victims notified of when someone in prison is paroled?
Yes. SDCL 24-15-3 allows for the victim of the inmate’s crime to request in writing to be notified by the Board of Pardons and Parole when the inmate will be eligible for consideration for parole. SDCL 24-15-8.1 allows victims to request in writing to be notified by the Board of Pardons and Parole when an inmate who was convicted of committing the crime is granted parole or the inmate’s parole is revoked. The board sends the notice by first class mail to the address provided by the victim. However, the board is not liable for any damages to the victim if it fails to mail the notice. If the victim is a minor, the victim’s parent or guardian may request notification.
