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South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-23-9 — Hiring for sexual activity--Misdemeanor or felony

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

Part of Chapter 23: Prostitution, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Full text of SDCL § 22-23-9

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 § 22-23-9Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
A person who hires or attempts to hire another person for a fee or other compensation to engage in sexual activity is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A person who is convicted of, or has pled guilty to, one or more violations of this section or § 22-23-2 in the previous ten years is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

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Is hiring for sexual activity a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: hiring for sexual activity ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-23-9.

Hiring for sexual activity (first offense): Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-23-9) · Hiring for sexual activity (repeat offense): Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-23-9)

Which South Dakota statute covers hiring for sexual activity?

Hiring for sexual activity is governed by SDCL § 22-23-9 (Hiring for sexual activity--Misdemeanor or felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.