South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-19-6 — Possession of ransom or reward--Felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 19: Kidnapping, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-19-6
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 person who receives, possesses, or disposes of any money or other property which has, at any time, been delivered as ransom or reward in connection with a kidnapping and who knows that the money or property is ransom or reward in connection with a kidnapping, is guilty of a Class 3 felony.
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Is possession of ransom or reward a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Possession of ransom or reward is a Class 3 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-19-6.
Which South Dakota statute covers possession of ransom or reward?
Possession of ransom or reward is governed by SDCL § 22-19-6 (Possession of ransom or reward--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.