South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-10-9 — 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.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of SDCL § 22-10-9
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 assembles with two or more persons for the purpose of engaging in conduct constituting riot or aggravated riot or who, being present at an assembly that either has or develops such a purpose, remains there, with intent to advance that purpose, is guilty of unlawful assembly. Unlawful assembly is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Official sources
Legal terms used in this section
Questions this section answers
Is unlawful assembly a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Unlawful assembly is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-10-9.
Which South Dakota statute covers unlawful assembly?
Unlawful assembly is governed by SDCL § 22-10-9 (Unlawful assembly--Misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.