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Felony classes of perjury in South Dakota
Felony classes of perjury is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 22-29-5. Its classification is not fixed: South Dakota assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by SDCL § 22-29-5.
What is the penalty for felony classes of perjury in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Perjury committed in a felony trial — Applies when perjury is committed in any trial for a felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $30,000 (Perjury committed in a felony trial — Applies when perjury is committed in any trial for a felony.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Perjury committed in other trial/court proceeding/deposition/administrative proceeding under oath — Applies when perjury is committed in any other trial, court proceeding, deposition, or administrative proceeding conducted under oath (not a felony trial).) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Perjury committed in other trial/court proceeding/deposition/administrative proceeding under oath — Applies when perjury is committed in any other trial, court proceeding, deposition, or administrative proceeding conducted under oath (not a felony trial).) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 2 years (Perjury committed in any other manner proscribed by law — Applies when perjury is committed in any other manner proscribed by law, not covered by the prior two categories.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $4,000 (Perjury committed in any other manner proscribed by law — Applies when perjury is committed in any other manner proscribed by law, not covered by the prior two categories.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
Applies to current.
How is felony classes of perjury classified in South Dakota?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perjury committed in a felony trial | Class 3 Felony | Applies when perjury is committed in any trial for a felony. | SDCL § 22-29-5undefined |
| Perjury committed in other trial/court proceeding/deposition/administrative proceeding under oath | Class 5 Felony | Applies when perjury is committed in any other trial, court proceeding, deposition, or administrative proceeding conducted under oath (not a felony trial). | SDCL § 22-29-5undefined |
| Perjury committed in any other manner proscribed by law | Class 6 Felony | Applies when perjury is committed in any other manner proscribed by law, not covered by the prior two categories. | SDCL § 22-29-5undefined |
Common questions about felony classes of perjury in South Dakota
Is felony classes of perjury a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
It depends on the circumstances: felony classes of perjury ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 3 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-29-5.
Perjury committed in a felony trial: Class 3 Felony (SDCL § 22-29-5) · Perjury committed in other trial/court proceeding/deposition/administrative proceeding under oath: Class 5 Felony (SDCL § 22-29-5) · Perjury committed in any other manner proscribed by law: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-29-5)
What are the penalties for felony classes of perjury in South Dakota?
Penalties for felony classes of perjury in South Dakota depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 3 Felony — with the ranges set by SDCL § 22-6-1; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which South Dakota statute covers felony classes of perjury?
Felony classes of perjury is governed by SDCL § 22-29-5 (Felony classes of perjury).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.