Versions of South Dakota Codified Laws 22-18-4. Force--Defense of person on LawServer 2023 South Dakota Codified Laws 22-18-4. Force–Defense of person 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws 22-18-4. Force–Defense of person 2021 South Dakota Codified Laws 22-18-4. Force–Defense of person 2019 South Dakota Codified Laws 22-18-4. Justifiable use of force to protect property–Use of deadly force–Duty to retreat 2018 South Dakota Codified Laws 22-18-4. Justifiable use of force to protect property–Use of deadly force–Duty to retreat 2016 South Dakota Codified Laws 22-18-4. Justifiable use of force to protect property–Use of deadly force–Duty toretreat 2014 South Dakota Codified Laws 22-18-4. Justifiable use of force to protect property–Use of deadly force–Duty toretreat 2010 South Dakota Laws 22-18-4 – Justifiable use of force to protect property–Use of deadly force–Duty to retreat