South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-10-1 — Riot--Violation as felony

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 10: Riot And Unlawful Assembly, South Dakota Codified Laws.

Criminal charges under this statute

Riot

Full text of SDCL § 22-10-1

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.

SDCL § 22-10-1Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

As used in this chapter, any intentional use of force or violence by three or more persons, acting together and without authority of law, to cause any injury to any person or any damage to property is riot. A violation of this section is a Class 4 felony.

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Questions this section answers

Is riot a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Riot is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-10-1.

Which South Dakota statute covers riot?

Riot is governed by SDCL § 22-10-1 (Riot--Violation as felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.