South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-11-4 — Resisting arrest--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 § 22-11-4
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 prevents or attempts to prevent a law enforcement officer, acting under color of authority, from effecting an arrest of the actor or another, by:
(1) Using or threatening to use physical force or violence against the law enforcement officer or any other person; or
(2) Using any other means which creates a substantial risk of causing physical injury to the law enforcement officer or any other person;
is guilty of resisting arrest. Resisting arrest is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Is resisting arrest a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Resisting arrest is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-4.
Which South Dakota statute covers resisting arrest?
Resisting arrest is governed by SDCL § 22-11-4 (Resisting arrest--Misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.