South Dakota Statutes

§ 25-6-4.1 — Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony.

South Dakota § 25-6-4.1
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 25DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Ch. 25-4BADOPTION OF CHILDREN

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S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-4.1 (2026).

Text

It shall be unlawful to compel, coerce, or force by any means, any person to release, sell, place, relinquish, or give up for adoption any minor child. A violation of this section shall be a Class 6 felony.

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Legislative History

SL 1977, ch 205, § 2.

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