As the 2014 session of the South Dakota legislature opens, one subject that will garner discussion is possible repeal of the Death Penalty. Representative Steve Hickey of Sioux Falls plans to introduce a bill to do away with lethal injection as a sentence in the most severe of circumstances. Attorney General Marty Jackley has been in favor of the Death Penalty, in the proper cases, since he became A-G…
Jackley says the Death Penalty has been used sparingly in South Dakota…
Jackley feels South Dakota has done Capital Punishment policy right because of the coordination and cooperation between all parts of the judicial system…
Hickey, a pastor, has previously supported the Death Penalty, however changed his mind after reviewing the Bible. He believes, the Death Penalty does not prevent people from committing horrible crimes, saves money or improves public safety.