South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-33-9.1 — First degree arson--Felony

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

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

Criminal charges under this statute

First degree arson

Full text of SDCL § 22-33-9.1

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 § 22-33-9.1Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any person who starts a fire or causes an explosion with the intent to destroy any occupied structure of another is guilty of first degree arson. First degree arson is a Class 2 felony.

Official sources

Official OLLS publication (Title download)

Legal terms used in this section

Occupied structure

Questions this section answers

Is first degree arson a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

First degree arson is a Class 2 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-33-9.1.

Which South Dakota statute covers first degree arson?

First degree arson is governed by SDCL § 22-33-9.1 (First degree arson--Felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.