South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-12A-14 — Solicitations and agreements by witnesses--Felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 12A: Improprieties And Bribery In Public Office, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of SDCL § 22-12A-14
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, as a witness or prospective witness in an official proceeding, knowingly solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any benefit upon the representation or understanding that such person will do any thing described in subdivisions 22-11-19(1) to (4), inclusive, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
Official sources
Legal terms used in this section
Questions this section answers
Is solicitations and agreements by witnesses a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Solicitations and agreements by witnesses is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-14.
Which South Dakota statute covers solicitations and agreements by witnesses?
Solicitations and agreements by witnesses is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-14 (Solicitations and agreements by witnesses--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.