South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-49-7 — Obstructing enforcement--Penalty

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

Part of Chapter 49: Human Trafficking, South Dakota Codified Laws.

Criminal charges under this statute

Obstructing enforcement

Full text of SDCL § 22-49-7

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 § 22-49-7Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any person who obstructs, attempts to obstruct, or in any way interferes with or prevents the enforcement of §§ 22-49-1 to 22-49-3, inclusive, is guilty of a Class 4 felony.

Official sources

Official OLLS publication (Title download)

Questions this section answers

Is obstructing enforcement a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Obstructing enforcement is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-49-7.

Which South Dakota statute covers obstructing enforcement?

Obstructing enforcement is governed by SDCL § 22-49-7 (Obstructing enforcement--Penalty).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.