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South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-11-2 — Obstructing officer in charge of personal property

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.

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Full text of SDCL § 22-11-2

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 § 22-11-2Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Any person who intentionally injures or destroys, takes or attempts to take, or assists any other person in taking or attempting to take, from the custody of any law enforcement officer or other person, any personal property, which such officer or person has in charge under any process of law, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Questions this section answers

Is obstructing officer in charge of personal property a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Obstructing officer in charge of personal property is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-2.

Which South Dakota statute covers obstructing officer in charge of personal property?

Obstructing officer in charge of personal property is governed by SDCL § 22-11-2 (Obstructing officer in charge of personal property).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.