South Dakota Codified Laws 22-19-1.1. Kidnapping in the second degree
Any person who unlawfully holds or retains another person 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 1 felony | up to 50 years | up to $50,000 |
| Class 3 felony | up to 15 years | up to $30,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-19-1.1
- 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 second degree. Kidnapping in the second degree is a Class 3 felony, unless the person has inflicted serious bodily injury on the victim in which case it is aggravated kidnapping in the second degree and is a Class 1 felony.
Source: SL 2005, ch 120, § 447.