South Dakota Codified Laws 22-19-1. Kidnapping–Aggravated kidnapping in the first degree–Class of felony
Any person who, either unlawfully removes another person from the other’s place of residence or employment, or who unlawfully removes another person a substantial distance from the vicinity where the other was at the commencement of the removal, or who unlawfully confines another person for a substantial period of time, with any of the following purposes:
(1) To hold for ransom or reward, or as a shield or hostage; or
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | up to life | up to $50,000 |
| Class C felony | up to life | up to $50,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-19-1
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) To facilitate the commission of any felony or flight thereafter; or
(3) To inflict bodily injury on or to terrorize the victim or another; or
(4) To interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function; or
(5) To take or entice away a child under the age of fourteen years with intent to detain and conceal such child;
is guilty of kidnapping in the first degree. Kidnapping in the first degree is a Class C felony, unless the person has inflicted serious bodily injury on the victim, in which case it is aggravated kidnapping in the first degree and is a Class B felony.
Source: SDC 1939, § 13.2701; SL 1939, ch 31, § 1; SL 1955, ch 29, § 1; SL 1957, ch 32, § 1; SL 1976, ch 158, § 19-1; SL 1979, ch 160, § 3; SL 1993, ch 175, § 1; SL 2005, ch 120, § 115.