If an adult has a previous conviction for a felony sex crime as defined by § 22-24B-1, any subsequent felony conviction for a sex crime as defined by subdivisions 22-24B-1(1) to (15), inclusive, and (19) shall result in a minimum sentence of imprisonment equal to the maximum term allowable under § 22-6-1, up to twenty-five years. The court may suspend a portion of the prison sentence required under this section.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-6-1.2

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

Source: SL 2006, ch 121, § 3.