South Dakota Laws for Use of Deadly Force

Title 22: Crimes
Chapter 16: Homicide and Suicide

22-16-30. Excusable homicide–Lawful acts.
22-16-31. Excusable homicide–Heat of passion–Provocation–Sudden combat–Limitations.
22-16-32. Justifiable Homicide-Law enforcement officers or at command of officer—Overcoming resistance — Capturing or arresting fleeing felons.
22-16-33. Justifiable homicide–Apprehending felon–Suppressing riot–Preserving peace.
22-16-34. Justifiable homicide–Resisting attempted murder–Resisting felony on person or in dwelling house.
22-16-35. Justifiable homicide–Defense of person–Defense of other persons in household.
22-18-3. Lawful force in arrest and delivery of felon.
22-18-4. Justifiable use of force to protect property–Use of deadly force–Duty to retreat.