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SDCL § 22-11-24 — Destruction or impairment of public record--Felony

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 § 22-11-24

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 § 22-11-24Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Any person who, without the authority to do so, knowingly and intentionally destroys, mutilates, conceals, removes, or impairs the availability of any public record is guilty of a Class 6 felony. However, if the provisions of this section are violated by a public officer or employee having custody of the record, the offense is a Class 5 felony.

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Is destruction or impairment of public record a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: destruction or impairment of public record ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-24.

Destruction/impairment by general person: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-11-24) · Destruction/impairment by public officer or employee with custody: Class 5 Felony (SDCL § 22-11-24)

Which South Dakota statute covers destruction or impairment of public record?

Destruction or impairment of public record is governed by SDCL § 22-11-24 (Destruction or impairment of public record--Felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.