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Sale of child pornography in South Dakota

Class 4 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Sale of child pornography is a Class 4 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-24A-1. As a Class 4 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-1.

What is the penalty for sale of child pornography in South Dakota?

Penalties for Sale of child pornography
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 10 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $20,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about sale of child pornography in South Dakota

Is sale of child pornography a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Sale of child pornography is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-24A-1.

What are the penalties for sale of child pornography in South Dakota?

As a Class 4 Felony, sale of child pornography carries up to 10 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $20,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers sale of child pornography?

Sale of child pornography is governed by SDCL § 22-24A-1 (Sale of child pornography--Felony).

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.