South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes
SDCL Title 22 § 22-49-5: Torture of a human trafficking victim--Felony
What this law says, in plain English
A person who intentionally inflicts serious bodily or mental injury on a human trafficking victim with intent to cause cruel pain commits a Class 1 felony. Proof of actual pain suffered is not required.
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