Court considers one‑word change to SDCL 23‑48‑19 to clarify probation credit timing

The court heard a proposed amendment to SDCL 23‑48‑19 intended to clarify the timing of credit toward probation.

A presenter identified in the record as 'Mister Trongold' explained the proposal is a single‑word change—from "1 full month" to "2 full months"—in the statute’s first paragraph. He said the change is meant to resolve ambiguity about when a person receives their last month's credit and to provide a date‑certain effect. As an example, the presenter said a person would receive credit for January but the timing of that credit could be unclear until Feb. 15 under the current wording; the amendment would clarify that the person would no longer be on probation on Feb. 1.

No public comment in support or opposition was offered on the record. The court took the proposed statutory amendment under consideration; no vote or final action occurred at the hearing.