South Dakota statute
SDCL § 25-10-43 — Defendant prohibited from contacting victim prior to court appearance--Violation as misdemeanor
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 10: Protection From Domestic Abuse, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 25-10-43
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.
While in custody after arrest for a crime involving domestic abuse, no defendant may have or be permitted any contact or communications, either directly or by means of a third party, with the victim or the family or household members of the victim, until the defendant's initial court appearance or until such contact or communication is specifically authorized by the court. Willful violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Is defendant prohibited from contacting victim prior to court appearance a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Defendant prohibited from contacting victim prior to court appearance is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 25-10-43.
Which South Dakota statute covers defendant prohibited from contacting victim prior to court appearance?
Defendant prohibited from contacting victim prior to court appearance is governed by SDCL § 25-10-43 (Defendant prohibited from contacting victim prior to court appearance--Violation as misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.