South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-16-37 — Aiding and abetting suicide--Felony

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

Part of Chapter 16: Homicide And Suicide, South Dakota Codified Laws.

Criminal charges under this statute

Aiding and abetting suicide

Full text of SDCL § 22-16-37

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 § 22-16-37Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any person who intentionally in any manner advises, encourages, abets, or assists another person in taking or in attempting to take his or her own life is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Official sources

Official OLLS publication (Title download)

Questions this section answers

Is aiding and abetting suicide a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Aiding and abetting suicide is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-16-37.

Which South Dakota statute covers aiding and abetting suicide?

Aiding and abetting suicide is governed by SDCL § 22-16-37 (Aiding and abetting suicide--Felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.