S.D. Codified Laws § 22-16-31

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 22-16-31 - Excusable homicide-Heat of passion-Provocation-Sudden combat-Limitations

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.

SDCL 22-16-31

SDC 1939, § 13.2002 (2); SL 2005, ch 120, §162.