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Youth center in South Dakota Criminal Law

Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

In South Dakota criminal law, “Youth center” 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 “Youth center” mean in South Dakota criminal law?

(3) "Youth center," any recreational facility or gymnasium, including any appurtenant parking lot, intended primarily for use by persons under eighteen years of age, which regularly provides athletic, civic, or cultural activities. (SDCL § 22-42-18)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.