South Dakota legal term
Simulated in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Simulated” 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 “Simulated” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(20) "Simulated," the explicit depiction of conduct described in subdivision (16) of this section that creates the appearance of such conduct and that exhibits any uncovered portion of the breasts, genitals, or anus; (21) "Visual depiction," any developed and undeveloped film, photograph, slide and videotape, and any photocopy, drawing, printed or written material, and any data stored on computer disk, digital media, or by electronic means that are capable of conversion into a visual image. (SDCL § 22-24A-2)
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