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Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office in South Dakota

Class 1 MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-12A-1. As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, 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 § 22-12A-1.

What is the penalty for giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office in South Dakota?

Penalties for Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 1 year (county jail)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2
Fineup to $2,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2

Applies to current.

Common questions about giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office in South Dakota

Is giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-1.

What are the penalties for giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office in South Dakota?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office carries up to 1 year (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-2 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office?

Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-1 (Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office--Misdemeanor).

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.