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Violent felons could see longer prison sentences under 'truth in sentencing' bill

Murderers would have to serve entirety of their sentence under proposed legislation

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Lawmakers have heard the calls for parole reform in South Dakota.

Public safety officials in Minnehaha County are working with state legislators to overhaul early-release policies for inmates incarcerated by the Department of Corrections. And a proposal being carried forward by Sen.-elect Brent Hoffman would completely scrap the presumptive parole system that’s been on the books in South Dakota since 1996.

NEWS: High-profile violent crime puts spotlight on South Dakota parole system

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