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Disorderly Conduct

SDCL § 22-18-35 — fighting, unreasonable noise, disturbing a meeting or blocking traffic, a Class 2 misdemeanor

  • Engaging in fighting or in violent or threatening behavior.
  • Making unreasonable noise.
  • Disturbing a lawful assembly or meeting without lawful authority.
  • Obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
  • SDCL § 22-18-35
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Each counts only where the person intentionally causes serious public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or creates a risk of it. Disorderly conduct is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

  • SDCL § 22-18-35

The fourth time. After three or more convictions or guilty pleas within the preceding ten years, any fourth or subsequent offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

  • SDCL § 22-18-35

Cities have ordinances of their own. A particular charge is a question for a licensed South Dakota attorney.

  • SDCL § 22-18-35
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  1. SDCL § 22-18-35 — Disorderly conduct; Misdemeanor

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed South Dakota attorney.

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