A measure that revises and clarifies South Dakota's death-penalty

A measure that revises and clarifies South Dakota's death-penalty laws has been signed by governor Mike Rounds.
The new law, which goes on the books July 1, establishes a procedure circuit judges must use to decide if an execution should be stopped because a death-row inmate is mentally incompetent.
It also makes it clear that people taking part in executions are generally immune from civil lawsuits and criminal prosecution. (see also Jan. 16, 2008)