The bill proposes to revise and repeal certain provisions related to probation for individuals found in contempt of custody or visitation decrees in South Dakota. Specifically, it amends section 25-4A-8 to clarify that the provisions of 23A-38-2 do not apply to sections 25-4A-1 to 25-4A-5, inclusive. Additionally, it repeals sections 25-4A-6 and 25-4A-7, which previously allowed for the imposition of probation for contempt, including the possibility of supervised probation and the process for revoking such probation.

By removing these sections, the bill eliminates the option for courts to place contemnors on probation and the associated procedures for monitoring and revoking probation. This change reflects a shift in how contempt of custody or visitation decrees will be handled, potentially leading to more direct consequences for violations without the intermediary step of probation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 12/26/2025: 25-4A-8, 25-4A-6, 25-4A-7