South Dakota legal term
Community safety zone in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Community safety zone” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the South Dakota criminal code.
What does “Community safety zone” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(1) "Community safety zone," the measurement of a straight line that creates an area that lies within five hundred feet from the facilities and grounds of any of the following sites: (a) A domestic abuse shelter; (b) A licensed day care center, as described in subdivision 26-6-14(3); (c) A licensed group family day care home, as described in subdivision 26-6-14(5); (d) A public park, playground, or pool; (e) A registered family day care, as defined by § 26-6-14.1; (f) A school; or (g) A sexual assault shelter. (SDCL § 22-24B-22)
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