South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-12-13 — Malicious procurement of search warrant--Misdemeanor
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 12: Abuse Of Judicial Process, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-12-13
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, maliciously and without probable cause, procures a search warrant to be issued and executed is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Is malicious procurement of search warrant a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Malicious procurement of search warrant is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12-13.
Which South Dakota statute covers malicious procurement of search warrant?
Malicious procurement of search warrant is governed by SDCL § 22-12-13 (Malicious procurement of search warrant--Misdemeanor).
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