South Dakota Statutes

§ 22-16-12 — Classification of murder.

South Dakota § 22-16-12
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 22CRIMES
Ch. 22-15HOMICIDE AND SUICIDE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 22-16-12 (2026).

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Murder in the first degree is a Class A felony. Murder in the second degree is a Class B felony.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 13.2012; SL 1939, ch 30; SL 1955, ch 28; SL 1976, ch 158, §

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