South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-11-38 — Failure to notify law enforcement of death of child--Felony
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 § 22-11-38
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 parent, legal guardian, or caretaker who knowingly fails to notify law enforcement within six hours of learning of the death of a minor child in his or her care is guilty of a Class 5 felony. This section does not apply to any health care provider or to any facility licensed pursuant to chapter 34-12.
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Is failure to notify law enforcement of death of child a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Failure to notify law enforcement of death of child is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-38.
Which South Dakota statute covers failure to notify law enforcement of death of child?
Failure to notify law enforcement of death of child is governed by SDCL § 22-11-38 (Failure to notify law enforcement of death of child--Felony).
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