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Signature under oath on complaint in South Dakota

Petty OffenseCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Signature under oath on complaint is a Petty Offense under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 23-1A-5. As a Petty Offense, 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 § 23-1A-5.

Common questions about signature under oath on complaint in South Dakota

Is signature under oath on complaint a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Signature under oath on complaint is a Petty Offense in South Dakota under SDCL § 23-1A-5.

Which South Dakota statute covers signature under oath on complaint?

Signature under oath on complaint is governed by SDCL § 23-1A-5 (Signature under oath on complaint--Traffic ticket issued by law enforcement officer).

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.