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Restrictions on residence within community safety zone in South Dakota

Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Restrictions on residence within community safety zone is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 22-24B-23. 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-23.

What is the penalty for restrictions on residence within community safety zone in South Dakota?

Penalties for Restrictions on residence within community safety zone
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 2 years (First violation — Applies to a first-time violation of the residency restrictions within a community safety zone.)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $4,000 (First violation — Applies to a first-time violation of the residency restrictions within a community safety zone.)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Jail / prisonup to 5 years (Subsequent violation — Applies to any subsequent violation of the residency restrictions within a community safety zone after a first offense.)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $10,000 (Subsequent violation — Applies to any subsequent violation of the residency restrictions within a community safety zone after a first offense.)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

How is restrictions on residence within community safety zone classified in South Dakota?

The classification depends on the circumstances:

Classification variants for Restrictions on residence within community safety zone
VariantClassificationWhen it appliesStatute
First violationClass 6 FelonyApplies to a first-time violation of the residency restrictions within a community safety zone.SDCL § 22-24B-23undefined
Subsequent violationClass 5 FelonyApplies to any subsequent violation of the residency restrictions within a community safety zone after a first offense.SDCL § 22-24B-23undefined

Common questions about restrictions on residence within community safety zone in South Dakota

Is restrictions on residence within community safety zone a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: restrictions on residence within community safety zone ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-24B-23.

First violation: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-24B-23) · Subsequent violation: Class 5 Felony (SDCL § 22-24B-23)

What are the penalties for restrictions on residence within community safety zone in South Dakota?

Penalties for restrictions on residence within community safety zone 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 restrictions on residence within community safety zone?

Restrictions on residence within community safety zone is governed by SDCL § 22-24B-23 (Restrictions on residence within community safety zone--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.