South Dakota Codified Laws 22-22-7.5. Safety zone of child victim of sex crime
The court, upon the conviction of any person of a violation of the provisions of chapter 22-22 in which the victim was a child or upon an adjudication of a juvenile as a delinquent child for a violation of the provisions of chapter 22-22 in which the victim was a child, may, as a part of the sentence or adjudication, order that the defendant or delinquent child not:
(1) Reside within one mile of the victim’s residence unless the person is residing in a juvenile detention facility, jail, or state corrections facility;
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 6 felony | up to 2 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-22-7.5
- 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.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Knowingly or willfully come within one thousand feet of the victim;
(3) Attend the same school as the victim; or
(4) Have any contact with the victim, whether direct or indirect or through a third party.
No condition imposed pursuant to this section applies once the victim attains the age of majority. A violation of any condition imposed pursuant to this section is a Class 6 felony.
Source: SL 1997, ch 137, § 1; SL 2005, ch 120, § 399.