By my signature below, I acknowledge that I am aware of, appreciate the character of, and voluntarily assume the risks associated with being on DOC property, or participating in DOC activities within the following facilities:

South Dakota State Penitentiary, Jameson Prison Annex, Mike Durfee State Prison, Yankton Community Work Center, Rapid City Community Work Center, South Dakota Women's Prison or Pierre Community Work Center

I understand that risks associated with such entry and/or participation in DOC activities include, but are not limited to, bodily injury, property loss or damage and death.

By my signature below, on behalf of myself, my heirs, next of kin, successors in interest, assigns, personal representatives, and agents, I hereby:

1. Waive any claim or cause of action against and release from liability the State of South Dakota, its officers, employees, and agents for any liability for injuries to my person or property resulting from such entry and/or participation in DOC activities;

2. Agree to indemnity and hold harmless the State of South Dakota, its officers, employees, and agents for any claims, causes of action, demands, expenses, judgments, fees and costs of whatever kind or character arising from, by reason of, or in connection with my entry to a DOC facility or participation in DOC activities.

I have carefully read this RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, or had it read to me in a language I fully understand, and I understand all of the terms. I understand I have given up substantial rights by signing this agreement and that it is the intention of the parties that the State and its officers, agents and employees shall not be liable or in any way responsible for injury, damage, liability, loss or expense resulting to me due to accidents, mishaps, misconduct, negligence or injuries. My signature below has been made freely and voluntarily without any inducement, assurance or guarantee being made.