South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-11-3 — Obstructing certain public officers or employees--Misdemeanor
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 § 22-11-3
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 intentionally obstructs or attempts to obstruct a public officer or employee, not a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician in the performance of any official duty, or who resists a public officer in performance of that duty, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
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Is obstructing certain public officers or employees a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Obstructing certain public officers or employees is a Class 2 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-3.
Which South Dakota statute covers obstructing certain public officers or employees?
Obstructing certain public officers or employees is governed by SDCL § 22-11-3 (Obstructing certain public officers or employees--Misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.