“Adult probation change plan” means an individualized, documented accountability and behavior change strategy that:

(1) Matches the type and intensity of supervision to the assessed risk of reoffending;

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 23A-48-3

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.

(2) Targets and prioritizes the specific criminal risk factors of the individual, with attention to addressing barriers to learning and participation;

(3) Engages the probationer in the development of the plan; and

(4) Establishes a timetable for achieving specific behavioral goals, including a schedule for payments of restitution, child support, and other financial obligations.

Source: SL 2014, ch 256 (Supreme Court Rule 13-14, § 3), eff. Jan. 1, 2014.