South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes
SDCL Title 22 § 22-19-1: Kidnapping--Aggravated kidnapping in the first degree--Class of felony
What this law says, in plain English
Unlawfully removing, confining, or taking another person for ransom, to facilitate a felony, to injure or terrorize, to interfere with government, or to take a child under 14 is kidnapping in the first degree (Class C felony), or aggravated kidnapping in the first degree (Class B felony) if serious bodily injury is inflicted.
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