Do sex offenders have to register upon their release from prison in South Dakota?
Yes. All persons convicted of serious sex crimes, including federal, military, out-of-state convictions and certain adjudicated juveniles, must register if residing in South Dakota. Offenders have within five (5) days of coming into any county to reside, temporarily domicile, attend school, attend post secondary education classes or work. Registration shall be with the chief of police, if no chief of police exists, then registration is completed with the sheriff of the county. Offenders must register every six (6) months. They are first required to register during their birth month and then required to register six (6) months after their birth month. Each offender registered in South Dakota must go to the South Dakota law enforcement agency where the offender last registered. The offender will be sent once a year a non-forward able verification form to their last known address. The offender is required to return the verification form to the Division of Criminal Investigation within 10
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