South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-22-7.5 — Safety zone of child victim of sex crime
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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Full text of SDCL § 22-22-7.5
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.
The court, upon the conviction of any person of a violation of the provisions of chapter 22-22 in which the victim was a child or upon an adjudication of a juvenile as a delinquent child for a violation of the provisions of chapter 22-22 in which the victim was a child, may, as a part of the sentence or adjudication, order that the defendant or delinquent child not:
(1) Reside within one mile of the victim's residence unless the person is residing in a juvenile detention facility, jail, or state corrections facility;
(2) Knowingly or willfully come within one thousand feet of the victim;
(3) Attend the same school as the victim; or
(4) Have any contact with the victim, whether direct or indirect or through a third party.
No condition imposed pursuant to this section applies once the victim attains the age of majority. A violation of any condition imposed pursuant to this section is a Class 6 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is safety zone of child victim of sex crime a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Safety zone of child victim of sex crime is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-22-7.5.
Which South Dakota statute covers safety zone of child victim of sex crime?
Safety zone of child victim of sex crime is governed by SDCL § 22-22-7.5 (Safety zone of child victim of sex crime).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.