Kidnapping--Aggravated kidnapping in the first degree--Class of felony

Any person who, either unlawfully removes another person from the other's place of residence or employment, or who unlawfully removes another person a substantial distance from the vicinity where the other was at the commencement of the removal, or who unlawfully confines another person for a substantial period of time, with any of the following purposes: (1) To hold for ransom or reward, or as a shield or hostage; or (2) To facilitate the commission of any felony or flight thereafter; or (3) To inflict bodily injury on or to terrorize the victim or another; or (4) To interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function; or (5) To take or entice away a child under the age of fourteen years with intent to detain and conceal such child; is guilty of kidnapping in the first degree. Kidnapping in the first degree is a Class C felony, unless the person has inflicted serious bodily injury on the victim, in which case it is aggravated kidnapping in the first degree and is a Class B felony. Source: SDC 1939, § 13.2701; SL 1939, ch 31 , § 1; SL 1955, ch 29 , § 1; SL 1957, ch 32 , § 1; SL 1976, ch 158 , § 19-1 ; SL 1979, ch 160 , § 3; SL 1993, ch 175 , § 1; SL 2005, ch 120 , § 115.