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Legal Information: South Dakota
Laws current as of July 11, 2024 What happens if the abuser violates the order?
Violation of a temporary or permanent order can be a Class 1 misdemeanor or, if the violation involves simple assault, it is a Class 6 felony.1 To see the other reasons that a violation of an order of protection can be a Class 6 felony or higher, read section 25-10-19 on our Selected South Dakota Statutes page.
1 SDCL § 21-65-19
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