South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-12A-16 — Falsification of evidence
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.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-12A-16
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 prepares any false book, paper, record, instrument in writing, or other matter or thing with intent to produce it or allow it to be produced as genuine in any trial, proceeding, inquiry, or investigation authorized by law, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is falsification of evidence a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Falsification of evidence is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-16.
Which South Dakota statute covers falsification of evidence?
Falsification of evidence is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-16 (Falsification of evidence).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.