S.D. Codified Laws § 22-46-2

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024

Section 22-46-2 - Abuse or neglect of elder or adult with a disability-Felony or misdemeanor

Any person who physically abuses or neglects an elder or adult with a disability in a manner which does not constitute aggravated assault is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Any person who emotionally or psychologically abuses an elder or adult with a disability is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

SDCL 22-46-2

SL 1986, ch 186, § 2; SL 1990, ch 171, § 2; SL 2005, ch 120, §341; SL 2007, ch 147, §3; SL 2016, ch 120, §2.

Amended by S.L. 2016, ch. 120,s. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.