South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-12A-7 — Solicitation of bribe by public officer--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.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-12A-7
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 public officer or employee, who asks, receives, or agrees to receive a bribe upon an agreement or understanding that his or her vote, opinion, or action upon any matter then pending, or which may by law be brought before him or her in a public capacity, be influenced thereby, is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
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Is solicitation of bribe by public officer a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Solicitation of bribe by public officer is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-7.
Which South Dakota statute covers solicitation of bribe by public officer?
Solicitation of bribe by public officer is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-7 (Solicitation of bribe by public officer--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.