More inmates denied early release as more parolees return through crackdown

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 18, 2026

Words: 1,634

Last Updated: 16 hours, 56 minutes ago

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The number of people granted discretionary parole by the South Dakota Board of Pardons and Paroles has fallen by 17% over the last two years, according to data shared at a board meeting Wednesday.

News of the long-term trend came alongside a more recent spike in returns to prison for those already on parole. It also comes on the heels of efforts by legislators to tighten laws on early release, and by law enforcement to …

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