South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-10-11 — Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly--Misdemeanor
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 10: Riot And Unlawful Assembly, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-10-11
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 person who, during a riot or unlawful assembly, intentionally disobeys a reasonable public safety order to move, disperse, or refrain from specified activities in the immediate vicinity of the riot, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A public safety order is any order, the purpose of which is to prevent or control disorder or promote the safety of persons or property, issued by a law enforcement officer or a member of the fire or military forces concerned with the riot or unlawful assembly.
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Is refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-10-11.
Which South Dakota statute covers refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly?
Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly is governed by SDCL § 22-10-11 (Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly--Misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.