For the purposes of this chapter, course of conduct means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose. Constitutionally protected activity is not included within the meaning of course of conduct.
S.D. Codified Laws § 22-19A-5
Course of conduct defined
Applied in 12 court decisions — leading case State v. McGill (1995)
Most recently applied in Thompson v. Bear Runner (July 2018)
Source: SL 1992, ch 162, § 5.
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