South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-11-40 — Publication of personal information--Judicial officer, law enforcement officer--Penalty
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 § 22-11-40
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.
No person may publish, by electronic means, the home address, date of birth, or social security number of a judicial officer or law enforcement officer:
(1) Without the officer's consent; and
(2) With the intent to place the officer or the officer's immediate family in reasonable fear of death or great bodily injury.
A violation of this section is a Class 6 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is publication of personal information a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Publication of personal information is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-40.
Which South Dakota statute covers publication of personal information?
Publication of personal information is governed by SDCL § 22-11-40 (Publication of personal information--Judicial officer, law enforcement officer--Penalty).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.