South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-16-20 — Manslaughter in the second degree
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 16: Homicide And Suicide, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-16-20
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 reckless killing of one human being, including an unborn child, by the act or procurement of another which, under the provisions of this chapter, is neither murder nor manslaughter in the first degree, nor excusable nor justifiable homicide, is manslaughter in the second degree. Manslaughter in the second degree is a Class 4 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is manslaughter in the second degree a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Manslaughter in the second degree is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-16-20.
Which South Dakota statute covers manslaughter in the second degree?
Manslaughter in the second degree is governed by SDCL § 22-16-20 (Manslaughter in the second degree).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.