South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-33-10 — Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined--Felony

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

Part of Chapter 33: Arson, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined

Full text of SDCL § 22-33-10

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 § 22-33-10Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any person who intentionally and without authorization of the person in charge of a place of confinement, sets fire to, burns, or causes to be burned any material, object, or substance within a structure knowing there is lawfully confined therein any person, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

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Questions this section answers

Is burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-33-10.

Which South Dakota statute covers burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined?

Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined is governed by SDCL § 22-33-10 (Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined--Felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.