South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes
SDCL Title 22 § 22-11-15.6: Threatening law enforcement officer or family--Violation as misdemeanor--Provisions superseded
What this law says, in plain English
A person who knowingly and intentionally threatens to kill or seriously injure a law enforcement officer or their immediate family member commits a Class 1 misdemeanor, unless the threat qualifies under other statutes with different penalties.
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