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Assault by convicted or incarcerated person under Department of Corrections jurisdiction in South Dakota

Class 6 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Assault by convicted or incarcerated person under Department of Corrections jurisdiction is a Class 6 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-18-26. As a Class 6 Felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range South Dakota sets for that offense class. South Dakota sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by SDCL § 22-18-26.

What is the penalty for assault by convicted or incarcerated person under department of corrections jurisdiction in South Dakota?

Penalties for Assault by convicted or incarcerated person under Department of Corrections jurisdiction
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 2 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $4,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about assault by convicted or incarcerated person under department of corrections jurisdiction in South Dakota

Is assault by convicted or incarcerated person under Department of Corrections jurisdiction a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Assault by convicted or incarcerated person under Department of Corrections jurisdiction is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-18-26.

What are the penalties for assault by convicted or incarcerated person under Department of Corrections jurisdiction in South Dakota?

As a Class 6 Felony, assault by convicted or incarcerated person under Department of Corrections jurisdiction carries up to 2 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $4,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers assault by convicted or incarcerated person under Department of Corrections jurisdiction?

Assault by convicted or incarcerated person under Department of Corrections jurisdiction is governed by SDCL § 22-18-26 (Assault by convicted or incarcerated person under Department of Corrections jurisdiction--Intentionally causing contact with bodily fluids or human waste--Felony).

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.