South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-11-39 — Disarming law enforcement officer--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 § 22-11-39
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, through use of force or threat of force, intentionally disarms or attempts to disarm a law enforcement officer, while the officer is engaged in the performance of the officer's duties, without the officer's consent, is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
For the purposes of this section, the term "weapon" means any firearm, stun gun, self-defense electronic control device, chemical irritant spray, or baton. The term "disarm" means to take or remove a weapon from the person of the officer or the officer's immediate presence through the physical act of grabbing, holding, seizing, pushing, lifting, picking up, or other similar action.
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Questions this section answers
Is disarming law enforcement officer a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Disarming law enforcement officer is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-39.
Which South Dakota statute covers disarming law enforcement officer?
Disarming law enforcement officer is governed by SDCL § 22-11-39 (Disarming law enforcement officer--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.