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Registration of convicted sex offenders in South Dakota

Class 6 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Registration of convicted sex offenders is a Class 6 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-24B-2. 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 § 22-24B-2.

What is the penalty for registration of convicted sex offenders in South Dakota?

Penalties for Registration of convicted sex offenders
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 registration of convicted sex offenders in South Dakota

Is registration of convicted sex offenders a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Registration of convicted sex offenders is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-24B-2.

What are the penalties for registration of convicted sex offenders in South Dakota?

As a Class 6 Felony, registration of convicted sex offenders 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 registration of convicted sex offenders?

Registration of convicted sex offenders is governed by SDCL § 22-24B-2 (Registration of convicted sex offenders--Time limit--Violation as felony--Discharge).

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.