South Dakota criminal charge
Written promise to appear in South Dakota
Written promise to appear is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 23-1A-11. 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 § 23-1A-11.
What is the penalty for written promise to appear in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 30 days (Violation of written promise to appear — Applies when a person intentionally violates a written promise to appear given under this section.; county jail) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Violation of written promise to appear — Applies when a person intentionally violates a written promise to appear given under this section.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
Applies to current.
How is written promise to appear classified in South Dakota?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violation of written promise to appear | Class 2 Misdemeanor | Applies when a person intentionally violates a written promise to appear given under this section. | SDCL § 23-1A-11undefined |
Common questions about written promise to appear in South Dakota
Is written promise to appear a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Written promise to appear is a Class 2 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 23-1A-11.
Violation of written promise to appear: Class 2 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 23-1A-11)
What are the penalties for written promise to appear in South Dakota?
Penalties for written promise to appear in South Dakota depend on how it is classified — from a Class 2 Misdemeanor up to a Class 2 Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by SDCL § 22-6-2; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which South Dakota statute covers written promise to appear?
Written promise to appear is governed by SDCL § 23-1A-11 (Written promise to appear--Admission and deposit--Immediate hearing if alternatives refused--Violation of promise to appear as 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.