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SDCL § 22-24-1.2 — Indecent exposure--Misdemeanor or felony

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

Part of Chapter 24: Obscenity And Public Indecency, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Full text of SDCL § 22-24-1.2

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 § 22-24-1.2Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
A person commits the crime of indecent exposure if, with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, the person exposes his or her genitals in a public place, or in the view of a public place, under circumstances in which that person knows that person's conduct is likely to annoy, offend, or alarm another person. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. However, if the person has been previously convicted of a felony violation of § 22-22-1, 22-22-7, or §§ 22-24A-35 to 22-24A-37, inclusive, that person is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Any person convicted of a third or subsequent violation of this section is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

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Is indecent exposure a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: indecent exposure ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-24-1.2.

Indecent exposure - base offense: Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-24-1.2) · Indecent exposure - prior felony sex offense conviction: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-24-1.2) · Indecent exposure - third or subsequent offense: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-24-1.2)

Which South Dakota statute covers indecent exposure?

Indecent exposure is governed by SDCL § 22-24-1.2 (Indecent exposure--Misdemeanor or felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.