South Dakota § 25-10-43 Defendant prohibited from contacting victim prior to court appearance--Violation as misdemeanor.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 25-10-43 — Defendant prohibited from contacting victim prior to court appearance--Violation as misdemeanor.

South Dakota § 25-10-43

Title 25DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Ch. 25-9CPROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 25-10-43 (2026).

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While in custody after arrest for a crime involving domestic abuse, no defendant may have or be permitted any contact or communications, either directly or by means of a third party, with the victim or the family or household members of the victim, until the defendant's initial court appearance or until such contact or communication is specifically authorized by the court. Willful violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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While in custody after arrest for a crime involving domestic abuse, no defendant may have or be permitted any contact or communications, either directly or by means of a third party, with the victim or the family or household members of the victim, until the defendant's initial court appearance or until such contact or communication is specifically authorized by the court. Willful violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.