Probation Program to Restrict Serious Offenders' Movement

Why it matters locally: This new federal probation program will apply to serious violent and sexual offenders released into South Dakota, potentially impacting how probation and law enforcement agencies like the PENNINGTON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE manage these individuals within the state.

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A new initiative will implement geographic restrictions for serious violent and sexual offenders upon their release from prison. The program, scheduled to commence in October, will confine these individuals to specific areas as part of their probation terms. These designated zones will vary in size, with some offenders facing limitations within areas as small as a few square miles. The restrictions aim to manage offenders' movements following their release from incarceration.