South Dakota § 24-2-30 - Policy on inmate work.
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§ 24-2-30. Policy on inmate work.
It is the policy of the State of South Dakota that each inmate of a Department of Corrections facility shall be employed or work in some productive capacity if there is a suitable work situation. Any inmate may be required to work without compensation as a condition of confinement.
Source: SL 1994, ch 187, § 1; SL 2004, ch 168, § 19.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 24-2-30 ("Policy on inmate work.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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