South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-22-45 — Threatening to commit a sexual offense--Felony

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

Part of Chapter 22: Sex Offenses, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Threatening to commit a sexual offense

Full text of SDCL § 22-22-45

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 § 22-22-45Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any person who has been convicted of a felony sex offense as defined in § 22-24B-1 who directly threatens or communicates specific intent to commit further felony sex offenses is guilty of threatening to commit a sexual offense. Threatening to commit a sexual offense is a Class 4 felony.

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Questions this section answers

Is threatening to commit a sexual offense a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Threatening to commit a sexual offense is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-22-45.

Which South Dakota statute covers threatening to commit a sexual offense?

Threatening to commit a sexual offense is governed by SDCL § 22-22-45 (Threatening to commit a sexual offense--Felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.