South Dakota crime

The CDC fact measures age-adjusted firearm deaths across intents, including suicide, homicide and accidents. Rules for lawful concealed possession concern firearm access in specified public workplaces and facilities. The connection does not establish a direction or size of any mortality effect. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained South Dakota evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 7-18: A board of county commissioners may not, by any method or means, prohibit or restrict an individual who is a county employee, officer, or volunteer, from lawfully possessing any concealed firearm and compatible ammunition, while the individual is within any county building, facility, or vehicle, or while on any real property, owned or leased by the county. This section does not apply to possession of a concealed firearm and compatible ammunition by: (1) An individual who is an inmate; (2) An individual, other than a law enforcement officer, while present in the secure area of any detention facility, a mental health crisis center, or a substance use disorder residential treatment facility; or (3) An individual, other than a law enforcement officer, while using a county vehicle to transport another individual apprehended in accordance with chapter 27A-10. No injury or damage resulting from an individual possessing a concealed firearm may be construed to be an act of the county, and no liability may be imputed to the county. For purposes of this section, any "method or means" includes the adoption of a policy, the issuance of a guidance letter or statement, and any similar directive, whether written or oral. Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 8-4: A board of supervisors may not, by any method or means, prohibit or restrict an individual who is a township employee, officer, or volunteer, from lawfully possessing any concealed firearm and compatible ammunition, while the individual is within any township building, facility, or vehicle, or while on any real property, owned or leased by the township. This section does not apply to possession of a concealed firearm and compatible ammunition by: (1) An individual who is an inmate; (2) An individual, other than a law enforcement officer, while present in the secure area of any detention facility, a mental health crisis center, or a substance use disorder residential treatment facility; or (3) An individual, other than a law enforcement officer, while using a township vehicle to transport another individual apprehended in accordance with chapter 27A-10. No injury or damage resulting from an individual possessing a concealed firearm may be construed to be an act of the township, and no liability may be imputed to the township. For purposes of this section, any "method or means" includes the adoption of a policy, the issuance of a guidance letter or statement, and any similar directive, whether written or oral. Section 3. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 9-14: The governing body of a municipality may not, by any method or means, prohibit or restrict an individual who is a municipal employee, officer, or volunteer, from lawfully possessing any concealed firearm and compatible ammunition, while the individual is within any municipal building, facility, or vehicle, or while on any real property, owned or leased by the municipality. This section does not apply to possession of a concealed firearm and compatible ammunition by: (1) An individual who is an inmate; (2) An individual, other than a law enforcement officer, while present in the secure area of any detention facility, a mental health crisis center, or a substance use disorder residential treatment facility; or (3) An individual, other than a law enforcement officer, while using a municipal vehicle to transport another individual apprehended in accordance with chapter 27A-10. No injury or damage resulting from an individual possessing a concealed firearm may be construed to be an act of the municipality, and no liability may be imputed to the municipality. For purposes of this section, any "method or means" includes the adoption of a policy, the issuance of a guidance letter or statement, and any similar directive, whether written or oral. Section 4. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 9-14: Notwithstanding section 3 of this Act or § 9-19-20, a municipality may, by any method or means, prohibit or restrict an individual from lawfully carrying a dangerous weapon, as defined in § 22-1-2, within a building or facility at which an event is occurring, provided metal detectors are utilized to screen for any dangerous weapons and armed security personnel are posted at each public entrance. Section 5. That § 23-7-70 be REPEALED.

The FBI measure includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The law changes a state aggravated-assault provision, one component of the reported-crime measure. State offense definitions and FBI reporting classifications are not identical, and the law does not establish fewer reported crimes. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained South Dakota evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 1. That § 22-18-1.1 be AMENDED: 22-18-1.1. No person may: (1) Cause or attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life; (2) Attempt to cause, or knowingly cause, bodily injury to another with a dangerous weapon; (3) Assault another with intent to commit bodily injury, which results in serious bodily injury; (4) Attempt by physical menace with a deadly weapon or a physical object realistically simulating a deadly weapon to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily harm; or (5) Attempt to induce a fear of death or imminent serious bodily harm by impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by applying pressure on the throat or neck, or by blocking the nose and mouth. A person who violates this section is guilty of aggravated assault. Aggravated assault is a Class 3 felony.

The FBI property-crime measure includes larceny-theft, burglary and motor-vehicle theft. Taking a firearm or silencer from a vehicle concerns theft from vehicles within larceny-theft; it is not theft of the entire vehicle or all property crime. This failed proposal did not establish a new penalty or fewer thefts. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained South Dakota evidence context: Reported property-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 22-32: Any person who enters or remains in a motor vehicle and takes or exercises control over the property of another, and that property is a firearm or a firearm silencer, regardless of value, is guilty of a Class 5 felony. Section 2. That § 22-6-11 be AMENDED: 22-6-11. The sentencing court shall sentence an offender convicted of a Class 5 or Class 6 felony, except those convicted under §§ 22-11A-2.1, 22-14-15, 22-18-1, 22-18-1.05, 22-18-26, 22-18-29, 22-19A-1, 22-19A-2, 22-19A-3, 22-19A-7, 22-19A-16, 22-22A-2, 22-22A-4, 22-22-24.3, subdivision 22-23-2(2), 22-24-1.2, 22-24B-2, 22-24B-12, 22-24B-12.1, 22-24B-23, 22-30A-17 if the property stolen is a firearm, 22-30A-46, section 1 of this Act, 22-42-7, subdivision 24-2-14(1), 32-23-4.6, 32-34-5, and any person ineligible for probation under § 23A-27-12, to a term of probation. If the offender is under the supervision of the Department of Corrections, the court must order a fully suspended state incarceration sentence pursuant to § 23A-27-18.4. The sentencing court may impose a sentence other than probation or a fully suspended state incarceration sentence if the court finds aggravating circumstances exist that pose a significant risk to the public and require a departure from presumptive probation under this section. If a departure is made, the judge must state the aggravating circumstances on the record at the time of sentencing and in the dispositional order. Neither this section nor its application may be the basis for establishing a constitutionally protected liberty, property, or due process interest.

Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens and noncitizens with different legal statuses. The law concerns communication of immigration status and policies about noncitizens unlawfully present, a limited subgroup. Foreign birth does not establish unlawful presence, and the law does not establish a population change. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained South Dakota evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 23-3: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no state entity or political subdivision may adopt or implement a policy, order, or ordinance that: (1) Limits or prohibits an individual from communicating or cooperating with a federal agency or official to verify or report the immigration status of another individual; or (2) Grants a noncitizen unlawfully present in the United States the right to lawful presence or status within the state or political subdivision. Any policy, order, or ordinance adopted or implemented in violation of this section is void. No state entity or political subdivision may take disciplinary action against a law enforcement officer based upon the officer's refusal to comply with or enforce any policy, order, or ordinance in violation of this section.

The CDC fact measures age-adjusted resident homicide deaths. Punishment for first-degree murder concerns a subset of homicide offenses; criminal classifications do not exactly equal death-certificate coding. The bill failed, did not abolish capital punishment, and does not establish deterrence or a change in homicide mortality. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained South Dakota evidence context: Homicide deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 3. That § 22-6-1 be AMENDED: 22-6-1. Except as otherwise provided by law, felonies are divided into the following nine classes, which are distinguished from each other by the following maximum penalties that are authorized upon conviction: (1) Class B felony: life imprisonment in a state correctional facility. A lesser sentence may not be given for a Class B felony. In addition, a fine of fifty thousand dollars may be imposed; (2) Class C felony: life imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of fifty thousand dollars may be imposed; (3) Class 1 felony: fifty years imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of fifty thousand dollars may be imposed; (4) Class 2 felony: twenty-five years imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of fifty thousand dollars may be imposed; (5) Class 3 felony: fifteen years imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of thirty thousand dollars may be imposed; (6) Class 4 felony: ten years imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of twenty thousand dollars may be imposed; (7) Class 5 felony: five years imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of ten thousand dollars may be imposed; and (8) Class 6 felony: two years imprisonment in a state correctional facility or a fine of four thousand dollars, or both. If the defendant is under the age of eighteen years at the time of the offense and found guilty of a Class B or C felony, the maximum sentence may be a term of years in a state correctional facility, and a fine of fifty thousand dollars may be imposed. The court, in imposing sentence on a defendant who has been found guilty of a felony, shall order in addition to the sentence that is imposed pursuant to the provisions of this section, that the defendant make restitution to any victim in accordance with the provisions of chapter 23A-28. Nothing in this section limits increased sentences for habitual criminals under §§ 22-7-7, 22-7-8, and 22-7-8.1. Section 4. That § 22-16-12 be AMENDED: 22-16-12. Murder in the first degree and second degree is a Class B felony. Section 11. Notwithstanding chapter 23A-27A, a defendant who has been charged with a crime carrying an authorized punishment of death but who has not yet been convicted and sentenced to death prior to July 1, 2026, may not be sentenced to death. Section 12. Nothing in this Act alters, mitigates, or suspends the execution of any death sentence initially imposed prior to July 1, 2026, regardless of any appellate litigation resulting from the death sentence. Nothing in this Act gives rise to any cause of action to alter, mitigate, or suspend the execution of any death sentence initially imposed prior to July 1, 2026, regardless of any appellate litigation resulting from the death sentence.

Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens and noncitizens with different legal statuses. The law concerns communication of immigration status and policies about noncitizens unlawfully present, a limited subgroup. Foreign birth does not establish unlawful presence, and the law does not establish a population change. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained South Dakota evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 23-3: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no state entity or political subdivision may adopt or implement a policy, order, or ordinance that: (1) Limits or prohibits an individual from communicating or cooperating with a federal agency or official to verify or report the immigration status of another individual; or (2) Grants a noncitizen unlawfully present in the United States the right to lawful presence or status within the state or political subdivision. Any policy, order, or ordinance adopted or implemented in violation of this section is void. No state entity or political subdivision may take disciplinary action against a law enforcement officer based upon the officer's refusal to comply with or enforce any policy, order, or ordinance in violation of this section.

The FBI measure includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The law changes a state aggravated-assault provision, one component of the reported-crime measure. State offense definitions and FBI reporting classifications are not identical, and the law does not establish fewer reported crimes. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained South Dakota evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 1. That § 22-18-1.1 be AMENDED: 22-18-1.1. No person may: (1) Cause or attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life; (2) Attempt to cause, or knowingly cause, bodily injury to another with a dangerous weapon; (3) Assault another with intent to commit bodily injury, which results in serious bodily injury; (4) Attempt by physical menace with a deadly weapon or a physical object realistically simulating a deadly weapon to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily harm; or (5) Attempt to induce a fear of death or imminent serious bodily harm by impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by applying pressure on the throat or neck, or by blocking the nose and mouth. A person who violates this section is guilty of aggravated assault. Aggravated assault is a Class 3 felony.

The CDC fact measures age-adjusted resident homicide deaths. Punishment for first-degree murder concerns a subset of homicide offenses; criminal classifications do not exactly equal death-certificate coding. The bill failed, did not abolish capital punishment, and does not establish deterrence or a change in homicide mortality. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained South Dakota evidence context: Homicide deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 3. That § 22-6-1 be AMENDED: 22-6-1. Except as otherwise provided by law, felonies are divided into the following nine classes, which are distinguished from each other by the following maximum penalties that are authorized upon conviction: (1) Class B felony: life imprisonment in a state correctional facility. A lesser sentence may not be given for a Class B felony. In addition, a fine of fifty thousand dollars may be imposed; (2) Class C felony: life imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of fifty thousand dollars may be imposed; (3) Class 1 felony: fifty years imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of fifty thousand dollars may be imposed; (4) Class 2 felony: twenty-five years imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of fifty thousand dollars may be imposed; (5) Class 3 felony: fifteen years imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of thirty thousand dollars may be imposed; (6) Class 4 felony: ten years imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of twenty thousand dollars may be imposed; (7) Class 5 felony: five years imprisonment in a state correctional facility. In addition, a fine of ten thousand dollars may be imposed; and (8) Class 6 felony: two years imprisonment in a state correctional facility or a fine of four thousand dollars, or both. If the defendant is under the age of eighteen years at the time of the offense and found guilty of a Class B or C felony, the maximum sentence may be a term of years in a state correctional facility, and a fine of fifty thousand dollars may be imposed. The court, in imposing sentence on a defendant who has been found guilty of a felony, shall order in addition to the sentence that is imposed pursuant to the provisions of this section, that the defendant make restitution to any victim in accordance with the provisions of chapter 23A-28. Nothing in this section limits increased sentences for habitual criminals under §§ 22-7-7, 22-7-8, and 22-7-8.1. Section 4. That § 22-16-12 be AMENDED: 22-16-12. Murder in the first degree and second degree is a Class B felony. Section 11. Notwithstanding chapter 23A-27A, a defendant who has been charged with a crime carrying an authorized punishment of death but who has not yet been convicted and sentenced to death prior to July 1, 2026, may not be sentenced to death. Section 12. Nothing in this Act alters, mitigates, or suspends the execution of any death sentence initially imposed prior to July 1, 2026, regardless of any appellate litigation resulting from the death sentence. Nothing in this Act gives rise to any cause of action to alter, mitigate, or suspend the execution of any death sentence initially imposed prior to July 1, 2026, regardless of any appellate litigation resulting from the death sentence.