2019 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 22 - Crimes
Chapter 22 - Sex Offenses
§ 22-22-1.4 Exception for mitigating circumstances--Factual basis relied upon in writing.

22-22-1.4. Exception for mitigating circumstances--Factual basis relied upon in writing. The sentencing court may impose a sentence other than that which is required by §§ 22-22-1.2 and 22-6-1.2 if the court finds that mitigating circumstances exist which require a departure from the mandatory sentence imposed by § 22-22-1.2 or 22-6-1.2. The court's finding of mitigating circumstances and the factual basis relied upon by the court shall be in writing.

Source: SL 1992, ch 164, § 3; SL 2005, ch 120, § 394; SL 2006, ch 121, § 4.

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