South Dakota § 23A-28-5 - Factors considered in formulating restitution plan.
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§ 23A-28-5. Factors considered in formulating restitution plan.
The court services officer when assisting the defendant in preparing the plan of restitution and the court before approving or modifying the plan of restitution shall consider the physical and mental health and condition of the defendant, the defendant's age, the defendant's education, the defendant's employment circumstances, the defendant's potential for employment and vocational training, the defendant's family circumstances, the defendant's financial condition, the number of victims, the pecuniary damages of each victim, what plan of restitution will most effectively aid the rehabilitation of the defendant, and each victim, and such other factors as may be appropriate.
Source: SL 1978, ch 177, § 2; SDCL Supp, § 23-48A-3; SL 1978, ch 178, § 357; SL 1986, ch 196, § 2; SL 1987, ch 179, § 2; SL 1999, ch 124, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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