South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-32-17 — Possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary--Felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 32: Burglary And Unlawful Entry, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-32-17
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.
Any person who has in his or her possession any weapon or instrument specifically designed or adapted for the commission of a burglary or any explosive useful for the commission of a burglary, with the intent to commit a burglary, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-32-17.
Which South Dakota statute covers possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary?
Possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary is governed by SDCL § 22-32-17 (Possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.