South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-11A-5 — Concealment of escaped prisoner--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

Concealment of escaped prisoner

Full text of SDCL § 22-11A-5

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-5Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any person who conceals any prisoner knowing that the prisoner has escaped is guilty of a Class 5 felony.

Official sources

Official OLLS publication (Title download)

Questions this section answers

Is concealment of escaped prisoner a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Concealment of escaped prisoner is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11A-5.

Which South Dakota statute covers concealment of escaped prisoner?

Concealment of escaped prisoner is governed by SDCL § 22-11A-5 (Concealment of escaped prisoner--Felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.