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Home » US Law » 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws » Title 22 - Crimes » Chapter 16 - Homicide And Suicide » Section 22-16-30 – Excusable homicide–Lawful acts.

22-16-30. Excusable homicide–Lawful acts.

Homicide is excusable if committed by accident and misfortune in doing any lawful act, with usual and ordinary caution.

Source: SDC 1939, §13.2002 (1); SL 1976, ch 158, §16-5; SL 2005, ch 120, §161.