South Dakota legal term
Domestic abuse in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Domestic abuse” 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 “Domestic abuse” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(1) "Domestic abuse," physical harm, bodily injury, or attempts to cause physical harm or bodily injury, or the infliction of fear of imminent physical harm or bodily injury when occurring between persons in a relationship described in § 25-10-3.1. (SDCL § 25-10-1)
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