Last edited: March 28, 2004

South Dakota

• Statute: Repealed 1977

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History

• The Sensibilities of Our Forefathers

            1976     In its new criminal code, South Dakota sets the lowest age of consent in the nation at 13. Two years later, after some controversy, the age is raised to 15.

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Editorials

• Letter: Laws Against Gays Based on Bible - September 30, 2001

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