§ 22-22-1 Rape–Degrees–Penalty–Statute of limitations
§ 22-22-1.2 Minimum sentences for rape or sexual contact with child
§ 22-22-1.3 Contents of presentence investigation report for person convicted of sex crime
§ 22-22-1.4 Exception for mitigating circumstances–Factual basis relied upon in writing
§ 22-22-1.5 Definitions
§ 22-22-2 Sexual penetration defined–Acts constituting sodomy–Medical practitioners excepted
§ 22-22-7 Sexual contact with child under sixteen–Felony or misdemeanor
§ 22-22-7.1 Sexual contact defined–Exception when within the scope of medical practice
§ 22-22-7.2 Sexual contact with person incapable of consenting–Felony
§ 22-22-7.3 Sexual contact with child under sixteen years of age–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 22-22-7.4 Sexual contact without consent with person capable of consenting–Misdemeanor or felony–Separate information
§ 22-22-7.5 Safety zone of child victim of sex crime
§ 22-22-7.6 Sexual acts between jail or juvenile correctional facility employees and detainees–Felony
§ 22-22-7.7 Subsequent conviction of rape of or sexual contact with a child under sixteen as felony
§ 22-22-7.8 Sexual contact with child under eighteen–Position of authority–Penalty
§ 22-22-24.3 Sexual exploitation of a minor–Felonies–Assessment
§ 22-22-26 County to pay for forensic medical examinations
§ 22-22-26.1 Cost of forensic medical examination–Convicted defendant to reimburse county
§ 22-22-26.2 Coordination of payment of cost of forensic medical examinations–Notice to victim–Victim not required to participate
§ 22-22-26.3 Forensic medical examination–Minors age sixteen or older–Consent–Notification
§ 22-22-26.4 Forensic medical examination–Informed Consent–Liability or discipline
§ 22-22-27 Definition of terms–Sex offenses by psychotherapists
§ 22-22-28 Sexual contact by psychotherapist–Felony
§ 22-22-29 Sexual penetration by psychotherapist–Felony
§ 22-22-42 Bestiality–Acts constituting–Commission a felony
§ 22-22-43 Sexual act with an animal defined–Proof
§ 22-22-45 Threatening to commit a sexual offense–Felony
§ 22-22-46 Assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender–Felony
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 22 > Chapter 22 - Sex Offenses

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.