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Fraudulent assisted reproduction in South Dakota

Class 5 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Fraudulent assisted reproduction is a Class 5 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-22A-6. As a Class 5 Felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range South Dakota sets for that offense class. South Dakota sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by SDCL § 22-22A-6.

What is the penalty for fraudulent assisted reproduction in South Dakota?

Penalties for Fraudulent assisted reproduction
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 5 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $10,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about fraudulent assisted reproduction in South Dakota

Is fraudulent assisted reproduction a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Fraudulent assisted reproduction is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-22A-6.

What are the penalties for fraudulent assisted reproduction in South Dakota?

As a Class 5 Felony, fraudulent assisted reproduction carries up to 5 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers fraudulent assisted reproduction?

Fraudulent assisted reproduction is governed by SDCL § 22-22A-6 (Fraudulent assisted reproduction--Criminal action--Penalty--Consent to anonymous donor not a defense--Statute of limitations).

Legal terms used in this law

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.