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SDCL § 22-30A-17 — Grand theft--Penalty

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

Part of Chapter 30A: Theft, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Full text of SDCL § 22-30A-17

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 § 22-30A-17Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Grand theft is a Class 6 felony if the property stolen: (1) Exceeds one thousand dollars in value but is less than or equal to two thousand five hundred dollars; (2) Is a firearm with a value of less than or equal to two thousand five hundred dollars; (3) Is taken from the person of another with a value of less than or equal to two thousand five hundred dollars; or (4) Is livestock, as defined in § 21-61-1, with a value of less than or equal to two thousand five hundred dollars. Grand theft is a Class 5 felony if the value of the property is more than two thousand five hundred dollars but less than or equal to five thousand dollars. Grand theft is a Class 4 felony if the value of the property is more than five thousand dollars but less than or equal to one hundred thousand dollars. Grand theft is a Class 3 felony if the value of the property is more than one hundred thousand dollars but less than or equal to five hundred thousand dollars.

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Is grand theft a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: grand theft ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 3 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-30A-17.

Grand theft — value $1,000–$2,500: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-30A-17) · Grand theft — value $2,500–$5,000: Class 5 Felony (SDCL § 22-30A-17) · Grand theft — value $5,000–$100,000: Class 4 Felony (SDCL § 22-30A-17) · Grand theft — value $100,000–$500,000: Class 3 Felony (SDCL § 22-30A-17)

Which South Dakota statute covers grand theft?

Grand theft is governed by SDCL § 22-30A-17 (Grand theft--Penalty).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.