22-49-5. Torture of a human trafficking victim--Felony.
A person who, with the intent to cause cruel physical or mental pain, inflicts serious bodily injury or serious mental injury upon a human trafficking victim while the victim is the subject of human trafficking is guilty of a Class 1 felony. Proof that the victim suffered pain is not an element of the crime of torture of a human trafficking victim.
Source: SL 2021, ch 101, ยง 1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 49 - Human Trafficking
Section 22-49-1 - Human trafficking prohibited.
Section 22-49-2 - First degree human trafficking--Felony--Attempt against minor.
Section 22-49-3 - Second degree human trafficking--Felony.
Section 22-49-4 - Hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity--Felony.
Section 22-49-5 - Torture of a human trafficking victim--Felony.