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SDCL § 22-17-13.1: Unwanted abortion--Intent to coerce by threat--Penalty.

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  1. TITLE 22. CRIMES
  2. CHAPTER 22-17. UNAUTHORIZED ABORTION

A person is guilty of a Class 5 felony if, with the intent to coerce a pregnant mother to undergo an abortion against her will, the person threatens to commit, against the pregnant mother or any other person within the pregnant mother's presence:

(1) Homicide, murder, or manslaughter, under chapter 22-16;

(2) Aggravated assault, under § 22-18-1.1; or

(3) Kidnapping, under chapter 22-19.

A charge brought under this section may be commenced at any time prior to the time the victim attains age twenty-five or within seven years of the commission of the crime, whichever is longer.

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