South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-1-4 — Felony and misdemeanor distinguished
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 1: Definitions And General Provisions, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 22-1-4
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
Any crime is either a felony or a misdemeanor. A felony is a crime which is or may be punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional facility. Every other crime is a misdemeanor.
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