South Dakota

South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes

900 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 22-1-1 — Common-law rule of strict construction abrogated
• § 22-1-10 — 22-1-10 to 22-1-12. Transferred to §§ 23A-28C-7 to 23A-28C-9 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 366, eff. July 1, 2006.22-1-10
• § 22-1-2 — Definitions
• § 22-1-3 — 22-1-3. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 358, eff. July 1, 2006.22-1-3
• § 22-1-4 — Felony and misdemeanor distinguished
• § 22-1-5 — 22-1-5. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 189, § 12622-1-5
• § 22-1-6 — Performance of required act by another
• § 22-1-7 — Completion of crime involving dispatch of letter
• § 22-1-8 — Act not deemed criminal unless prohibited by statute
• § 22-1-9 — Official possession of prohibited objects permitted
• § 22-10-1 — Riot--Violation as felony
• § 22-10-10 — 22-10-10. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 10-822-10-10
• § 22-10-11 — Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly--Misdemeanor
• § 22-10-12 — 22-10-12. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 10-822-10-12
• § 22-10-13 — 22-10-13. Transferred to § 1-7-16 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 351, eff. July 1, 2006.22-10-13
• § 22-10-14 — 22-10-14 to 22-10-16. Transferred to §§ 22-10A-1 to 22-10A-3 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 355, eff. July 1, 2006.22-10-14
• § 22-10-17 — Incitement to riot--Violation as felony
• § 22-10-2 — 22-10-2 to 22-10-4. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 10-822-10-2
• § 22-10-5 — Aggravated riot as felony
• § 22-10-5.1 — Attempted riot or attempted aggravated riot
• § 22-10-6 — Repealed
• § 22-10-6.1 — Repealed
• § 22-10-7 — 22-10-7, 22-10-8. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 10-822-10-7
• § 22-10-9 — Unlawful assembly--Misdemeanor
• § 22-10A-1 — Definitions
• § 22-10A-2 — Reclassification of offense if part of street gang activity
• § 22-10A-3 — Allegation of gang membership filed as separate information
• § 22-11-1 — Resisting execution or service of process
• § 22-11-10 — Compounding a felony or misdemeanor
• § 22-11-11 — Acceptance of restitution as defense
• § 22-11-12 — Misprision of felony--Misdemeanor
• § 22-11-13 — 22-11-13. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 189, § 12622-11-13
• § 22-11-14 — Judicial officer defined
• § 22-11-15 — Threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others
• § 22-11-15.1 — 22-11-15.1. Transferred to § 22-11-15.5 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 208, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-15.1
• § 22-11-15.2 — Repealed
• § 22-11-15.3 — Threatening juror or juror's family--Violation as felony
• § 22-11-15.4 — 22-11-15.4. Transferred to § 22-11-15.6 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 208, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-15.4
• § 22-11-15.5 — Threatening law enforcement officer or family--Violation as felony--Provisions superseded
• § 22-11-15.6 — Threatening law enforcement officer or family--Violation as misdemeanor--Provisions superseded
• § 22-11-15.7 — Threatening person holding statewide office or judicial officer--Penalty--Provisions superseded
• § 22-11-15.8 — Threatening elected officer--Penalty--Provisions superseded
• § 22-11-16 — 22-11-16. Transferred to § 22-12A-12 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 217, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-16
• § 22-11-17 — 22-11-17. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 212, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-17
• § 22-11-18 — 22-11-18. Transferred to § 22-12A-13 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 217, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-18
• § 22-11-19 — Tampering with a witness--Felony
• § 22-11-19.1 — 22-11-19.1. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 214, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-19.1
• § 22-11-2 — Obstructing officer in charge of personal property
• § 22-11-20 — 22-11-20 to 22-11-22. Transferred to §§ 22-12A-14 to 22-12A-16 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 217, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-20
• § 22-11-23 — Falsification of public records--Misdemeanor
• § 22-11-23.1 — 22-11-23.1. Transferred to § 22-11-28.1 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 226, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-23.1
• § 22-11-23.2 — Authorization of debtor required for filing of financing statement--Violation as misdemeanor
• § 22-11-24 — Destruction or impairment of public record--Felony
• § 22-11-25 — Unlawful retention of public record--Misdemeanor
• § 22-11-26 — Forfeiture of public officer's office for record violations--Discharge of public employee--Refusal to discharge employee--Misdemeanor
• § 22-11-27 — 22-11-27. Transferred to § 22-30A-39 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 224, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-27
• § 22-11-28 — Counterfeit lien as a misdemeanor--Second offense a felony
• § 22-11-28.1 — Offering false or forged instrument for filing, registering, or recording--Felony
• § 22-11-29 — Offers defined--Counterfeit lien defined
• § 22-11-3 — Obstructing certain public officers or employees--Misdemeanor
• § 22-11-3.1 — 22-11-3.1. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 193, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-3.1
• § 22-11-30 — 22-11-30. Transferred to § 20-9-33 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 232, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-30
• § 22-11-31 — Harassment by threat of fraudulent legal proceedings or liens prohibited--Misdemeanor--Subsequent violation felony
• § 22-11-32 — Harass defined--Course of conduct defined
• § 22-11-33 — 22-11-33. Transferred to § 20-9-34 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 232, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-33
• § 22-11-34 — 22-11-34. Transferred to § 22-40-17 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 231, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-34
• § 22-11-35 — 22-11-35. Transferred to § 20-9-35 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 232, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-35
• § 22-11-36 — Killing, injury, or interference with a law enforcement support animal prohibited--Felony or misdemeanor
• § 22-11-37 — Failure to notify law enforcement that child is missing--Misdemeanor
• § 22-11-38 — Failure to notify law enforcement of death of child--Felony
• § 22-11-39 — Disarming law enforcement officer--Felony
• § 22-11-4 — Resisting arrest--Misdemeanor
• § 22-11-40 — Publication of personal information--Judicial officer, law enforcement officer--Penalty
• § 22-11-5 — Unlawful arrest no defense if officer acting under color of authority with reasonable force--Color of authority for law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician
• § 22-11-6 — Obstructing law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency management personnel--Misdemeanor
• § 22-11-6.1 — 22-11-6.1. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 197, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-6.1
• § 22-11-7 — Illegality of officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician acts no defense if under color of authority
• § 22-11-8 — 22-11-8. Transferred to § 22-40-16 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 200, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11-8
• § 22-11-9 — False reporting to authorities--Misdemeanor
• § 22-11-9.1 — False fire alarm causing serious bodily injury or death--Felony
• § 22-11-9.2 — Falsely reporting a threat--Felony--Restitution--Minor to perform public service
• § 22-11A-1 — Definition of terms
• § 22-11A-2 — First degree escape--Felony
• § 22-11A-2.1 — Second degree escape--Felony
• § 22-11A-3 — 22-11A-3. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 320, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11A-3
• § 22-11A-4 — Pursuit of escaped prisoner--Breaking structure permitted
• § 22-11A-5 — Concealment of escaped prisoner--Felony
• § 22-11A-6 — 22-11A-6, 22-11A-7. Transferred to §§ 24-12A-1 and 24-12A-2 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 323, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11A-6
• § 22-11A-8 — 22-11A-8 to 22-11A-10. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, §§ 325 to 327, eff. July 1, 2006.22-11A-8
• § 22-12-1 — Barratry--Misdemeanor
• § 22-12-10 — Arrest or seizure of property without process--Misdemeanor
• § 22-12-11 — 22-12-11. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 239, eff. July 1, 2006.22-12-11
• § 22-12-12 — 22-12-12. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 12-722-12-12
• § 22-12-13 — Malicious procurement of search warrant--Misdemeanor
• § 22-12-14 — Excessive or malicious exercise of authority in executing search warrant--Misdemeanor
• § 22-12-15 — Delay in taking arrested person before magistrate--Misdemeanor
• § 22-12-2 — 22-12-2 to 22-12-4. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 12-722-12-2
• § 22-12-5 — Uttering simulated process--Misdemeanor
• § 22-12-6 — Validity of obligation no defense to simulated process charge
• § 22-12-7 — Deposit in post office or delivery for forwarding as proof of uttering
• § 22-12-8 — Genuine legal forms not prohibited
• § 22-12-9 — 22-12-9. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 12-722-12-9
• § 22-12A-1 — Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office--Misdemeanor
• § 22-12A-10 — Forfeiture of public office for violation--Disqualification from holding other office
• § 22-12A-11 — Bribery of judicial officer or juror--Felony--Forfeiture of office--Disqualification
• § 22-12A-12 — Attempt to influence jurors, arbitrators, or referees--Felony
• § 22-12A-13 — Agreement to give particular verdict
• § 22-12A-14 — Solicitations and agreements by witnesses--Felony
• § 22-12A-15 — Offer of forged or fraudulent evidence--Felony
• § 22-12A-16 — Falsification of evidence
• § 22-12A-17 — Fraudulent alteration of bill or resolution as felony
• § 22-12A-18 — Fraudulent alteration of bill after passage as felony
• § 22-12A-2 — Receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office--Misdemeanor
• § 22-12A-3 — Unlawful appointments or employments void--Official acts not invalidated by subsequent conviction
• § 22-12A-4 — Bribery or unlawful influence of legislators--Felony
• § 22-12A-5 — Solicitation of bribes by legislators--Felony
• § 22-12A-6 — Bribery of public officer--Felony
• § 22-12A-7 — Solicitation of bribe by public officer--Felony
• § 22-12A-8 — Solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act--Misdemeanor
• § 22-12A-9 — Solicitation of compensation for omission of official duty
• § 22-13-1 — 22-13-1. Transferred to § 22-18-35 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 131, eff. July 1, 2006.22-13-1
• § 22-13-15 — 22-13-15. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 189, § 12622-13-15
• § 22-13-16 — 22-13-16. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 13-322-13-16
• § 22-13-17 — Picketing of funeral services prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor
• § 22-13-18 — Injunction, damages award, or other relief for repeated violations
• § 22-13-19 — Picketing defined
• § 22-13-2 — 22-13-2, 22-13-3. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 13-322-13-2
• § 22-13-20 — Funeral services defined
• § 22-13-4 — 22-13-4. Repealed by SL 1974, ch 240, § 2022-13-4
• § 22-13-5 — 22-13-5 to 22-13-14. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 13-322-13-5
• § 22-14-1 — 22-14-1 to 22-14-4. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 14-1422-14-1
• § 22-14-10 — 22-14-10, 22-14-11. Repealed by SL 2019, ch 113, §§ 3, 4.22-14-10
• § 22-14-12 — Commission of felony while armed with firearms--Felony--Minimum sentences--Consecutive sentencing--Execution of sentence
• § 22-14-13 — 22-14-13. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 192, § 4922-14-13
• § 22-14-13.1 — 22-14-13.1. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 253, eff. July 1, 2006.22-14-13.1
• § 22-14-14 — Armed felony to be charged separately from principal felony charge--No offense charged when dangerous weapon an element of principal felony
• § 22-14-15 — Possession of firearm by one with prior violent crime conviction or certain drug-related conviction--Felony--Fifteen-year period
• § 22-14-15.1 — Possession of firearm by one with prior drug conviction--Felony--Exception
• § 22-14-15.2 — Possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence--Misdemeanor--Civil rights restored--Repeal of section--Order restoring rights
• § 22-14-15.3 — Firearm defined for §§ 22-14-15 and 22-14-15.1
• § 22-14-16 — Providing firearm to person with known prior violent crime conviction--Felony
• § 22-14-17 — Firearms incapable of discharge exempt
• § 22-14-18 — 22-14-18. Repealed by SL 1983, ch 188, § 122-14-18
• § 22-14-19 — 22-14-19. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 258, eff. July 1, 2006.22-14-19
• § 22-14-20 — Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle--Felony
• § 22-14-21 — Discharge of firearm from moving motor vehicle within municipality--Felony
• § 22-14-22 — County courthouse and state capitol defined
• § 22-14-23 — Possession in county courthouse or state capitol--Misdemeanor
• § 22-14-24 — Possession in a county courthouse or state capitol--Exceptions from penalty
• § 22-14-25 — Power of court to punish for contempt and to promulgate rules
• § 22-14-26 — Notice to be posted at county courthouse and state capitol
• § 22-14-27 — Concealed pistol permit not a defense
• § 22-14-28 — Waiver of provisions
• § 22-14-29 — 22-14-29. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 266, eff. July 1, 2006.22-14-29
• § 22-14-30 — 22-14-30. Transferred to § 22-14-15.1 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 268, eff. July 1, 2006.22-14-30
• § 22-14-5 — Possession of firearm with altered serial number--Felony--Exception
• § 22-14-6 — Possession of controlled weapon--Penalty--Exceptions
• § 22-14-7 — Reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow--Leaving trip device--Possession of loaded firearm while intoxicated--Misdemeanor
• § 22-14-8 — Concealment of weapon with intent to commit felony--Felony
• § 22-14-9 — 22-14-9, 22-14-9.1. Repealed by SL 2019, ch 113, §§ 1, 2.22-14-9
• § 22-14-9.2 — Repealed
• § 22-14A-1 — 22-14A-1 to 22-14A-3. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 14A-1422-14A-1
• § 22-14A-11 — Intentional use of device or explosive to cause serious bodily injury--Felony
• § 22-14A-12 — 22-14A-12. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 14A-1422-14A-12
• § 22-14A-13 — Unauthorized possession of substances with intent to make destructive device as felony
• § 22-14A-14 — 22-14A-14, 22-14A-15. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 189, § 12622-14A-14
• § 22-14A-16 — Armed forces, national guard, law enforcement agencies, and licensed sellers or users of explosives and destructive devices exempt
• § 22-14A-17 — 22-14A-17. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 14A-1422-14A-17
• § 22-14A-18 — Use of explosive or device to destroy another's property--Felony
• § 22-14A-19 — Use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety--Felony
• § 22-14A-20 — Placement of explosive or device as to endanger human life or safety--Felony
• § 22-14A-21 — Possession of registered or licensed destructive devices permitted
• § 22-14A-22 — 22-14A-22. Transferred to § 22-11-9.2 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 279, eff. July 1, 2006.22-14A-22
• § 22-14A-23 — Use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land--Misdemeanor--Hazardous or injurious device defined
• § 22-14A-24 — Use of substance or device to communicate felonious threat--Felony
• § 22-14A-25 — Use of hoax substance or device to cause fear--Felony
• § 22-14A-26 — Persons convicted of certain crimes may be ordered to make restitution
• § 22-14A-27 — No cause of action against good faith response to felonious threat
• § 22-14A-4 — Sale, transportation, or possession of destructive device--Felony
• § 22-14A-5 — Carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage--Felony
• § 22-14A-6 — Possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property--Felony
• § 22-14A-7 — 22-14A-7. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 189, § 12622-14A-7
• § 22-14A-8 — 22-14A-8 to 22-14A-10. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 14A-1422-14A-8
• § 22-16-1 — Homicide defined
• § 22-16-1.1 — Fetal homicide--Felony--Application
• § 22-16-10 — 22-16-10, 22-16-11. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 16-922-16-10
• § 22-16-12 — Classification of murder
• § 22-16-13 — 22-16-13, 22-16-14. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 16-922-16-13
• § 22-16-15 — Homicide as manslaughter in first degree--Felony
• § 22-16-16 — 22-16-16 to 22-16-19. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 16-922-16-16
• § 22-16-2 — Corpus delicti--Proof beyond reasonable doubt
• § 22-16-20 — Manslaughter in the second degree
• § 22-16-20.1 — Lesser included offenses
• § 22-16-20.2 — Lesser included offense instruction
• § 22-16-21 — 22-16-21 to 22-16-29. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 16-922-16-21
• § 22-16-3 — Relationship between accused and victim bearing on degree of homicide
• § 22-16-30 — Excusable homicide--Lawful acts
• § 22-16-31 — Excusable homicide--Heat of passion--Provocation--Sudden combat--Limitations
• § 22-16-32 — Justifiable homicide-Law enforcement officers or at command of officer--Overcoming resistance--Capturing or arresting fleeing felons
• § 22-16-33 — Justifiable homicide--Apprehending felon--Suppressing riot--Preserving peace