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Home » US Law » 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws » Title 22 - Crimes » Chapter 46 - Abuse, Neglect, Or Exploitation Of Elders Or Adults With Disabilities » Section 22-46-2 – Abuse or neglect of elder or adult with a disability–Felony or misdemeanor.

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.

Source: 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.