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South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-11-23 — Falsification of public records--Misdemeanor

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 11: Obstruction Of The Administration Of Government, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Full text of SDCL § 22-11-23

Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.

SDCL § 22-11-23Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Any person who knowingly makes a false entry in any public record, or falsely alters any public record is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. However, if the false entry or alteration is committed by a public officer or employee having custody of the record, the offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Is falsification of public records a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: falsification of public records ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-23.

Falsification of public records — general: Class 2 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-11-23) · Falsification of public records — by custodial public officer or employee: Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-11-23)

Which South Dakota statute covers falsification of public records?

Falsification of public records is governed by SDCL § 22-11-23 (Falsification of public records--Misdemeanor).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.