South Dakota legal term
Residence in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Residence” 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 “Residence” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(4) "Residence," a dwelling in which a person: (a) Resides, either temporarily or permanently; or (b) Is an invited guest; (5) "Unlawful force," an act of force that is employed without the consent of the person against whom it is directed and without legal justification or excuse; and (6) "Vehicle," a conveyance of any kind, whether motorized or not, which is designed to transport people or property. (SDCL § 22-18-3.1)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender
- Failure or refusal to surrender revoked gold card or enhanced permit as misdemeanor
- Information required for sex offender registration
- Kidnapping
- Notice in person of new location or address outside of state
- Restrictions on residence within community safety zone
- Safety zone of child victim of sex crime
- Secondary registered location or address
- Solicitation of a minor
- Written notice of new location or address required
Related terms in the same statutes
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