South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-8-13 — Terrorist threat--Felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 8: Terrorism, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-8-13
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 threatens to commit a crime of violence, as defined by subdivision 22-1-2(9), or an act dangerous to human life involving any use of chemical, biological, or radioactive material, or any explosive or destructive device, with the intent to:
(1) Intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
(2) Influence the policy or conduct of any government or nation;
(3) Affect the conduct of any government or nation; or
(4) Substantially impair or interrupt public communications, public transportation, common carriers, public utilities, or other public services;
is guilty of making a terrorist threat. A violation of this section is a Class 5 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is terrorist threat a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Terrorist threat is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-8-13.
Which South Dakota statute covers terrorist threat?
Terrorist threat is governed by SDCL § 22-8-13 (Terrorist threat--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.