South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-35-5 — Criminal trespass--Violation as misdemeanor
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 35: Criminal Trespass, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-35-5
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, knowing that he or she is not privileged to do so, enters or remains in any building or structure surreptitiously, or enters or remains in any critical infrastructure facility, is guilty of criminal trespass. Criminal trespass is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Is criminal trespass a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Criminal trespass is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-35-5.
Which South Dakota statute covers criminal trespass?
Criminal trespass is governed by SDCL § 22-35-5 (Criminal trespass--Violation as misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.