{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-22-19a-5","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 22-19A-5","heading":"Course of conduct defined.","body":"For the purposes of this chapter, course of conduct means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose. Constitutionally protected activity is not included within the meaning of course of conduct.","path":["TITLE 22. CRIMES","CHAPTER 22-19A. STALKING"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/22-19A-5","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"8c994b9d433b6a69cec581a191fb660e1c6811eddee0386eb8ed689ecfb25fb6","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-22-19a-4","next":"us-sd/sdcl-22-19a-6"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}