Title: Frequently Asked Questions: Sex Offenders :: SD Dept. of Corrections
Headings: Frequent Questions
Frequent Questions
Sex Offenders
Do sex offenders receive treatment while in prison?
Do sex offenders have to register upon their release from prison in South Dakota?
Is there a list of all of the registered sex offenders available to the public?

Content: Those inmates who are terminated from or refuse treatment while in prison may have their visits restricted, may be classified to a higher level and may jeopardize their parole release. The Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP) operated by the DOC includes sex offender specific assessments, Admissions & Orientation psychosexual screens, STOP programming, psychosexual reports, community release planning, assistance in community supervision, development and promotion of a community treatment provider network, and sex offender community treatment and supervision standards. Do sex offenders have to register upon their release from prison in South Dakota? Yes. All persons convicted of serious sex crimes, including federal, military, out-of-state convictions and certain adjudicated juveniles, must register if residing in South Dakota. A sex offender must complete an initial sex offender registration (located on the South Dakota Sex Offender Registration website) within three (3) business days of coming into any county to reside, temporarily domicile, attend school, classes or to work, unless the move is the result of a DOC initiated transfer between facilities (See SDCL 22-24B-2). Registration shall be with the chief of police, or if no chief of police exists, then registration is completed with the sheriff of the county. Offenders must register every six (6) months. They are first required to register during their birth month and then required to register six (6) months after their birth month. A sex offender is required to complete the verification form sent out by the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) at least annually, pursuant to SDCL 22-24B-5 and return the form to DCI within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the form.