South Dakota criminal charge
Written notice of new location or address required in South Dakota
Written notice of new location or address required is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 22-24B-12. 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 § 22-24B-12.
What is the penalty for written notice of new location or address required in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 2 years (Failure to register - first offense — Applies when the person fails to give the required written notice of new location or address for the first time.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $4,000 (Failure to register - first offense — Applies when the person fails to give the required written notice of new location or address for the first time.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Failure to register - second or subsequent offense — Applies when the person commits a second or subsequent violation of the notice requirement.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Failure to register - second or subsequent offense — Applies when the person commits a second or subsequent violation of the notice requirement.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
Applies to current.
How is written notice of new location or address required classified in South Dakota?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to register - first offense | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the person fails to give the required written notice of new location or address for the first time. | SDCL § 22-24B-12undefined |
| Failure to register - second or subsequent offense | Class 5 Felony | Applies when the person commits a second or subsequent violation of the notice requirement. | SDCL § 22-24B-12undefined |
Common questions about written notice of new location or address required in South Dakota
Is written notice of new location or address required a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
It depends on the circumstances: written notice of new location or address required ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-24B-12.
Failure to register - first offense: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-24B-12) · Failure to register - second or subsequent offense: Class 5 Felony (SDCL § 22-24B-12)
What are the penalties for written notice of new location or address required in South Dakota?
Penalties for written notice of new location or address required in South Dakota depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 5 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 written notice of new location or address required?
Written notice of new location or address required is governed by SDCL § 22-24B-12 (Written notice of new location or address required--Time limit--Violation as felony).
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.