South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-11A-2.1 — Second degree escape--Felony

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 11A: Escape, South Dakota Codified Laws.

Criminal charges under this statute

Second degree escape

Full text of SDCL § 22-11A-2.1

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 § 22-11A-2.1Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any escape by a prisoner constitutes second degree escape if the prisoner effects the escape by means of failure to return to custody following an assignment or temporary leave granted for a specific purpose or limited period or leaves a nonsecure correctional facility without authorization. Second degree escape is a Class 5 felony.

Official sources

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Questions this section answers

Is second degree escape a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Second degree escape is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11A-2.1.

Which South Dakota statute covers second degree escape?

Second degree escape is governed by SDCL § 22-11A-2.1 (Second degree escape--Felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.