South Dakota Statutes

§ 23-5A-13 — Reasonable force allowed in collection of DNA sample--Immunity from liability.

South Dakota § 23-5A-13
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 23LAW ENFORCEMENT
Ch. 23-5ADNA SAMPLES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 23-5A-13 (2026).

Text

Duly authorized law enforcement and corrections personnel may employ reasonable force in cases if an individual refuses to provide a DNA sample required under this chapter. No such employee may be held civilly or criminally liable for the use of such reasonable force.

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Legislative History

SL 2003, ch 133, § 13.

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