In the determination of an inmate’s eligibility for parole, two or more convictions arising from the same transaction, for which the sentences are made to run concurrently, shall be considered as one conviction. Two or more sentences arising from different transactions for which the sentences are made to run concurrently shall be considered as separate convictions.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 24-15-6

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

Source: SDC 1939, § 13.5301 as added by SL 1939, ch 34; SL 1964, ch 33, § 4; SDCL, § 23-60-10; SL 1978, ch 186, § 22.