Marsy's Law for South Dakota

Marsy's Law for South Dakota Marsy’s Law for South Dakota was officially passed by voters on November 8, 2016, with 60% of South Dakotans voting in favor of the constitutional amendment.

Efforts to bring Marsy’s Law to South Dakotans began in 2015, with 27,741 signatures needed for the constitutional amendment to qualify for placement on the November 8, 2016, General Election ballot. The South Dakota team worked tirelessly to inform voters and gathered over 45,000 signatures – securing placement of Marsy’s Law on the ballot as Amendment S. On Election Day, voters overwhelmingly passed Marsy’s Law with 60% voting in favor. We are extremely grateful for the hard work and dedication of the many South Dakotans who supported Marsy’s Law and stronger victims’ rights in the state. Now, we turn our attention to other states in which victims still need the equal rights Marsy’s Law provides. We encourage you to get involved in these efforts to help victims across the country. Thank you for your support, which is life-changing for those who’ve endured being victimized by a crime.

Under Marsy’s Law in South Dakota, victims have the right to due process, to be treated with fairness and respect, to be...
09/26/2026

Under Marsy’s Law in South Dakota, victims have the right to due process, to be treated with fairness and respect, to be free from intimidation, and to have their safety considered when bail or release is decided. Equal rights. Equal dignity.

Learn about victims' rights in South Dakota, the opt-in process, restitution, and how to access legal protections and victim services statewide.

Today is the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. This week, Pennington County gathered so families could say...
09/25/2026

Today is the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. This week, Pennington County gathered so families could say their loved ones’ names, honoring them as more than a case number. That is the heart of victims’ rights.

Across the west lawn of the Pennington County Courthouse Tuesday evening, rows of framed photographs, flickering candlelight, and the resonant tolling of a bell transformed the grounds from a symbol of legal proceedings into a shared sanctuary of grief and healing

Connecting victims to the right help early matters. In SD, you have the right to be treated with fairness, be reasonably...
09/14/2026

Connecting victims to the right help early matters. In SD, you have the right to be treated with fairness, be reasonably protected, and have your safety considered. Ask for the Marsy’s Card and exercise your rights.

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Learn about support options and survivor resources in South Dakota, including steps to access victim services, advocacy tools, and statewide assistance.

On Patriot Day, we remember the victims of September 11 and honor the first responders who ran toward danger.
09/11/2026

On Patriot Day, we remember the victims of September 11 and honor the first responders who ran toward danger.

This Labor Day, we thank the advocates, officers, and victim services professionals who work so survivors are informed, ...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we thank the advocates, officers, and victim services professionals who work so survivors are informed, protected, and heard.

09/04/2026

As Labor Day weekend begins, thank you to the first responders and advocates who keep South Dakota families safe. If you are celebrating, plan a sober ride. Too many victim cases start with one preventable crash.

Stay informed. South Dakota’s SAVIN system is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Register so you receive notice if ...
09/03/2026

Stay informed. South Dakota’s SAVIN system is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Register so you receive notice if an offender is released or their status changes. You can start at https://hubs.ly/Q04wsWZP0 or call 1-844-299-4608.

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South Dakota SAVIN notifies on various procedures and processes in the criminal justice system. An explanation of terms used in SAVIN notifications can be found . A helpful flow chart of the criminal justice system can be found .

08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Behind every number is a family navigating grief, questions, and a justice system that can feel overwhelming. If crime was part of your loss, you have rights in SD including notice, presence, and to be heard.

Learn about your rights under Marsy's Law in South Dakota, designed to protect crime victims and ensure their dignity throughout the justice process.

Today is International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Families still searching for answers deserve to be...
08/30/2026

Today is International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Families still searching for answers deserve to be heard, informed, and treated with dignity. In South Dakota, Marsy’s Law exists so victims and family members are not left in the dark.

Marsy's Law in South Dakota empowers crime victims with constitutional rights, ensuring they receive equal treatment and support throughout the criminal justice process.

South Dakota is serious about setting a stronger standard to protect kids online. Check out the latest from the blockbus...
08/28/2026

South Dakota is serious about setting a stronger standard to protect kids online. Check out the latest from the blockbuster social media settelment:

State lawmakers should decide how to spend the largest consumer protection settlement with a single company in South Dakota history..

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