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Manufacturing child pornography in South Dakota

Class 2 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Manufacturing child pornography is a Class 2 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-24A-37. As a Class 2 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 § 22-24A-37.

Common questions about manufacturing child pornography in South Dakota

Is manufacturing child pornography a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Manufacturing child pornography is a Class 2 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-24A-37.

Which South Dakota statute covers manufacturing child pornography?

Manufacturing child pornography is governed by SDCL § 22-24A-37 (Manufacturing child pornography--Penalty).

Legal terms used in this law

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.