{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-22-16-31","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 22-16-31","heading":"Excusable homicide--Heat of passion--Provocation--Sudden combat--Limitations.","body":"Homicide is excusable if committed by accident and misfortune in the heat of passion, upon sudden and sufficient provocation, or upon a sudden combat. However, to be excusable, no undue advantage may be taken nor any dangerous weapon used and the killing may not be done in a cruel or unusual manner.","path":["TITLE 22. CRIMES","CHAPTER 22-16. HOMICIDE AND SUICIDE"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/22-16-31","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"517128207702190b94655b8c49f468bd716f16d6cbc18d111be512e036981a7c","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-22-16-30","next":"us-sd/sdcl-22-16-32"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}