South Dakota statute
SDCL § 26-10-30 — Permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony--Affirmative defense
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 10: Offenses By And Against Minors, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 26-10-30
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.
It is a Class 6 felony for any parent, guardian, or custodian to knowingly permit physical or sexual abuse of a child.
It is an affirmative defense, to be proven by clear and convincing evidence, to prosecution under this section if, at the time of the offense, there was a reasonable belief that acting to stop or to prevent the abuse would result in substantial bodily harm to the defendant or the child in retaliation.
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Questions this section answers
Is permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 26-10-30.
Which South Dakota statute covers permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony?
Permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony is governed by SDCL § 26-10-30 (Permitting physical or sexual abuse of child as felony--Affirmative defense).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.