South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-16-30 — Excusable homicide--Lawful acts
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 16: Homicide And Suicide, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 22-16-30
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.
Homicide is excusable if committed by accident and misfortune in doing any lawful act, with usual and ordinary caution.
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