South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes

SDCL Title 22 § 22-49-3: Second degree human trafficking--Penalty--Mandatory sentence--Subsequent offenses

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Second degree human trafficking involves using force, threat, fraud, or coercion to cause someone to perform forced labor or involuntary servitude. It is a Class 3 felony with mandatory minimum sentences of at least 5 years for first offense, 10 years for subsequent offenses.

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