South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-11-9 — False reporting to authorities--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 § 22-11-9
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.
Any person who:
(1) Except as provided in § 22-11-9.2, knowingly causes a false fire or other emergency alarm to be transmitted to, or within, any fire department, ambulance service, or other government agency which deals with emergencies involving danger to life or property;
(2) Makes a report or intentionally causes the transmission of a report to law enforcement authorities of a crime or other incident within their official concern, knowing that it did not occur; or
(3) Makes a report or intentionally causes the transmission of a report to law enforcement authorities which furnishes information relating to an offense or other incident within their official concern, knowing that such information is false;
is guilty of false reporting to authorities. False reporting to authorities is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is false reporting to authorities a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
False reporting to authorities is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-9.
Which South Dakota statute covers false reporting to authorities?
False reporting to authorities is governed by SDCL § 22-11-9 (False reporting to authorities--Misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.