South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-19-17 — False imprisonment--Misdemeanor

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

Part of Chapter 19: Kidnapping, South Dakota Codified Laws.

Criminal charges under this statute

False imprisonment

Full text of SDCL § 22-19-17

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 § 22-19-17Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any person who knowingly and purposely restrains another person unlawfully so as to substantially interfere with such person's liberty is guilty of false imprisonment. False imprisonment is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Official sources

Official OLLS publication (Title download)

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Questions this section answers

Is false imprisonment a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

False imprisonment is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-19-17.

Which South Dakota statute covers false imprisonment?

False imprisonment is governed by SDCL § 22-19-17 (False imprisonment--Misdemeanor).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.