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South Dakota Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
22-24B-1
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-1
22-24B-2
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-2
What information must registrants provide?
22-24B-8
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-8
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Annual verification form mailed 22-24B-5
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-5
in person every 6 months 22-24B-7
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-7
10/25/life 22-24B-2.1
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-2.1
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
Yes. Tiers I, II, and III.
22-24B-2.1, 22-24B-19
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=22-24B&Type=Statute
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-2.1
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
No
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
No 22-24B-21
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-21
Is there a registration fee?
No
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Safety zone for child victim 22-22-7.5
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-22-7.5
Definitions for following 22-24B-22
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-22
Residency 22-24B-23
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-23
Loitering 22-24B-23
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-24
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Yes 22-24B-17
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-17
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Within 3 days; uses “temporarily domiciled” language 22-24B-2
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-2
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Within 3 days 22-24B-2
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-24B-2
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
22-22-1 – 22-22-2; 22-22-7 – 22-22-7.7;
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=22-22&Type=Statute
22-24-1.1 – 22-24-1.4
http://sdlegislature.gov/statutes/Codified_laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=22-24&Type=StatuteChapter
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
No.
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None found.
What is the age of consent?
Age 16 22-22-7
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-22-7
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
No 22-22-7.3
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=22-22-7.3
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
After prison, parole, probation 12-4-18
http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=12-4-18
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
https://www.doc.sd.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/670/638751267054161974
https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=1238
https://sor.sd.gov/Home/Faq
https://sor.sd.gov/Home/About
How does the state’s legislative process work?
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Search by a variety of methods including text, subject, and bill number
http://sdlegislature.gov/legislative_session/bills/Default.aspx?Session=2018
Best keywords are:
Sex offender; crimes; registered sex offender; sexual offense
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Must create account
http://sdlegislature.gov/MyLRC/default.aspx?Session=2018
https://legiscan.com/SD
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Judiciary (House)
http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Committees/Default.aspx?Committee=394&Session=2018&tab=Bills&document=none#Bills
Judiciary (Senate)
http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Committees/Default.aspx?Committee=373&Session=2018&tab=Detail&document=none#Detail
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
(605) 773-2596
sdsor@state.sd.us
http://www.pierre.sd.gov/430/Sex-Offenders
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.