Recording Laws
One-Party Consent
South Dakota is a one-party consent state. Recording with one party's consent is legal.
Statute: S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-35A-20
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class 1 misdemeanor
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Anti-Sanctuary State
South Dakota bans sanctuary policies.
ICE Cooperation: Full Cooperation
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.statebarofsouthdakota.com/Legal Aid
https://www.sdlawhelp.org/Remember in South Dakota
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"