South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-19A-3 — Stalking--Subsequent convictions--Violation as felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 19A: Stalking, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-19A-3
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.
A person who has a second or subsequent conviction occurring within seven years of a prior conviction under § 22-19A-1, 22-19A-2, or 22-19A-7 against the same victim, and involving an act of violence, or a credible threat of violence, is guilty of a Class 5 felony. Any conviction for, or plea of guilty to, an offense in another state which, if committed in this state, would be a violation of § 22-19A-1, 22-19A-2, or 22-19A-7 and involving an act of violence, or a credible threat of violence, and occurring within seven years prior to the date of the violation being charged, shall be used to determine if the violation being charged is a second or subsequent offense.
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Questions this section answers
Is stalking a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Stalking is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-19A-3.
Which South Dakota statute covers stalking?
Stalking is governed by SDCL § 22-19A-3 (Stalking--Subsequent convictions--Violation as felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.