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South Dakota · Through 2026-08-31 · Newer source version available

SDCL § 22-16-33: Justifiable homicide--Apprehending felon--Suppressing riot--Preserving peace.

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  1. TITLE 22. CRIMES
  2. CHAPTER 22-16. HOMICIDE AND SUICIDE

Homicide is justifiable if necessarily committed in attempting by lawful ways and means to apprehend any person for any felony committed, or in lawfully suppressing any riot, or in lawfully keeping and preserving the peace.

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