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SDCL § 22-19-7.1 — Enticing away a child--Misdemeanor--Subsequent violation 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 § 22-19-7.1

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 § 22-19-7.1Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
No person may attempt, by any means, to take, allure, or entice away a child under the age of sixteen for any illegal purpose. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Any subsequent violation is a Class 6 felony.

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Is enticing away a child a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: enticing away a child ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-19-7.1.

Enticing away a child (first violation): Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-19-7.1) · Enticing away a child (subsequent violation): Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-19-7.1)

Which South Dakota statute covers enticing away a child?

Enticing away a child is governed by SDCL § 22-19-7.1 (Enticing away a child--Misdemeanor--Subsequent violation felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.