March 19, 2024

Victim’s Letter to the Penitentiary

South Dakota State Penitentiary
Central Records
P.O. Box 5911
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5911

Re:  Inmate (Name),

Dear Records Department:

Please except this letter as my request to be kept informed of the status of the above named inmate.  Pursuant to SDCL § I would like you to provide me notice of the inmate’s status in the following situations and according to statute:

To be notified of the defendant’s release from custody, which notice includes:

1. Notice of the defendant’s escape from custody and return to custody following escape;

2. Notice of any other release from custody, including placement in an intensive supervision program or other alternative disposition, and any associated conditions of release;

3. Notice of parole; and

4. Notice of pending release of an inmate due to expiration of sentence;

The following is the contact information that I can be notified of any change in the inmate’s status.

(Place contact Information in this area.)

I understand that if my contact information changes that I am responsible for keeping you apprised of my current contact information.  I also understand that at no time will the inmate be give access to my current contact information. 

Sincerely,