South Dakota legal term
Physical abuse in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Physical 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 “Physical abuse” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(7) "Physical abuse," physical harm, bodily injury, attempt to cause physical harm or injury, or fear of imminent physical harm or bodily injury. (SDCL § 22-46-1)
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