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Require mental health evaluations in jails within 21 days

Legislative Summary: House Bill 1183: To provide and revise certain provisions regarding mental health procedures in criminal justice.

Analysis by ACLU-SD: One bill worth noting is HB 1183--a bill tackling some of the state's major issues relating to the treatment of mental health in the criminal justice system. This bill made many much-needed changes to the system in South Dakota, including one the ACLU of South Dakota deemed critically important. Previously, South Dakota left people languishing in jails awaiting mental health services. The new law requires mental health competency evaluations to be completed within 21 days of the court's order. This step brings South Dakota closer to creating a truly fair criminal justice system.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 50-17-3 on Feb/23/17; State Rep. Daniel Ahlers voted YES; Passed Senate 32-3-0 on Mar/1/17; Signed by Governor Dennis Daugaard on Mar/27/17.

Source: ACLU-SD roundup on South Dakota voting record HB 1183 , Feb 23, 2017

Support law enforcement, according to CC survey.

Ahlers opposes the Christian Coalition survey question on defunding the police

The Christian Coalition inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Defunding Law Enforcement Agencies at the Federal, State, and Local Level ?' Self-description by Christian Coalition of America: "These guides help give voters a clear understanding of where candidates stand on important pro-family issues" for all Senate and Presidential candidates.

Source: CC Survey 20CC-9A on Sep 10, 2020

Other governors on Crime: Daniel Ahlers on other issues:
SD Gubernatorial:
Billie Sutton
Dusty Johnson
Jamie R. Smith
Jon Hansen
Kristi Noem
Larry Rhoden
Marty Jackley
Steven Haugaard
SD Senatorial:
Brian Bengs
John Thune
Mike Rounds

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