South Dakota

Eighth Amendment Cognate

  • S.D. CONST. Art. VI, § 23 (“Excessive bail shall not be required, excessive fines imposed, nor cruel punishments inflicted.”) (no broader than 8A).

Implied Cause of Action

  • Open question whether there is an implied cause of action, but “far reaching immunity doctrines”.

PLRA Equivalent

  • S.D. CODIFIED LAWS § 24-2-29.1 (Michie 1(98)
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