South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-11-1 — Resisting execution or service of process
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 11: Obstruction Of The Administration Of Government, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of SDCL § 22-11-1
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.
Any person who resists the execution or service of any legal process is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is resisting execution or service of process a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Resisting execution or service of process is a Class 2 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-1.
Which South Dakota statute covers resisting execution or service of process?
Resisting execution or service of process is governed by SDCL § 22-11-1 (Resisting execution or service of process).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.