South Dakota criminal charge
Loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited in South Dakota
Loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 22-24B-24. Its classification is not fixed: South Dakota assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by SDCL § 22-24B-24.
What is the penalty for loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 2 years (First violation — Applies to a first violation of the prohibition on loitering within a community safety zone or public library by a required sex offender registrant.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $4,000 (First violation — Applies to a first violation of the prohibition on loitering within a community safety zone or public library by a required sex offender registrant.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Subsequent violation — Applies when the offender commits a subsequent violation of this section after a prior violation.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Subsequent violation — Applies when the offender commits a subsequent violation of this section after a prior violation.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
Applies to current.
How is loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited classified in South Dakota?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First violation | Class 6 Felony | Applies to a first violation of the prohibition on loitering within a community safety zone or public library by a required sex offender registrant. | SDCL § 22-24B-24undefined |
| Subsequent violation | Class 5 Felony | Applies when the offender commits a subsequent violation of this section after a prior violation. | SDCL § 22-24B-24undefined |
Common questions about loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited in South Dakota
Is loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
It depends on the circumstances: loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-24B-24.
First violation: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-24B-24) · Subsequent violation: Class 5 Felony (SDCL § 22-24B-24)
What are the penalties for loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited in South Dakota?
Penalties for loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited in South Dakota depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 5 Felony — with the ranges set by SDCL § 22-6-1; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which South Dakota statute covers loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited?
Loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited is governed by SDCL § 22-24B-24 (Loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited--Exception--Violation as 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.